Helping firefighters protect themselves from hazardous chemicals on the job
How a practice developed by Silent Spring continues to shape public health
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Influencers effective at helping Black women avoid toxic chemicals in products
Research shows social media influencers can increase knowledge among Black women about endocrine disrupting chemicals in products that could harm their health.
Op-ed warns against research cuts amid rise in early-onset cancers
In a recent Boston Globe op-ed, Silent Spring Executive Director Dr. Mary Beth Terry urges renewed investment in women’s health research as early-onset cancers—particularly breast cancer—are on the rise in young adults.
Pesticides then and now: Rachel Carson’s warning still echoes
On Rachel Carson's birthday, we pay tribute to a scientist whose foresight changed the course of environmental history. Learn how Silent Spring is continuing her legacy.
Formaldehyde releasers found in common personal care products
New study focusing on Black and Latina women found cancer-causing preservatives in lotions, soaps, cosmetics.
Formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers: how to avoid them
Avoiding formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives can be tricky. Here are some tips for keeping this biology class standby out of your body.
12 tips for avoiding endocrine disrupting chemicals
People come into contact with endocrine disrupting chemicals in many different products—and these exposures add up. Scientists and health professionals recommend limiting your exposure as much as you can to reduce your risk of health problems.
How to decode labels on the products you use every day
Product labels are famously cryptic. Here's what to look for, and what different words or logos can say about a product’s safety.
Companies quietly switching out toxic product ingredients in response to California law
Interviews with major retailers and manufacturers show how Proposition 65 promotes greater transparency around harmful chemicals in products and shifts markets toward safer products.
Over 97 million U.S. residents exposed to unregulated contaminants in their drinking water
Hispanic communities more likely to have poorer water quality, higher exposures to PFAS.
