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Whether you're planning a beach outing, pool party or cookout to mark the last days of summer, here are some tips for a safe and healthy Labor Day weekend.

Back to school means books, studying and recess – to kids. For many parents, this time of year means packing lunches.

I keep a bottle of Banana Boat Sport SPF 100 on my desk. But I am not convinced it deserves more than a SPF 15, or maybe 30, rating. A chemist specializing in sunscreen chemicals, I run a sunscreen...

Americans have been exposed to potentially harmful flame retardant chemicals for decades.

SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, indicates how well a sunscreen blocks out some of the sun's harmful rays. The number refers to how much longer you can stay in the sun before burning than you could with...

EWG first reported last December that more than 17,000 users of WEN cleansing conditioners had complained to the manufacturer about losing some or all of their hair after using the products.

A new study bolstered evidence that gymnasts are highly exposed to fire retardant chemicals in landing mats and foam cubes in landing pits used to practice tumbling and vaults.

A child's laundry basket is home to an assortment of stains, spots, strange colors and unwelcome odors. But most stain removers on the market contain hazardous ingredients and make questionable claims...

For 10 years, EWG has evaluated sunscreens based on how well they protect against skin cancer and whether they have ingredients that could harm your health. But there's another risk worth...

ndependence Day celebrations are supposed to be enjoyable. We barbecue, picnic, swim, and gather with family and friends. The holiday weekend is all about fun in the sun.

Is your family heading outdoors for sunny days at the beach, pool or park? When skin gets wet or sweaty, sunscreens may not work as well as you expect.

You never leave home without it. You might even be holding it right now: your cell phone. But could this essential device be harming your health?

EWG has uncovered new information about a toxic chemical many of us are buying at the grocery store – and how common it really is.

Last month the Food and Drug Administration announced new changes to the Nutrition Facts Label we see printed on packaged foods.

The good news: you're putting sunscreen on yourself and your kids. The bad news: you might be doing it all wrong. Here are the seven most common mistakes people make when putting on sunscreen – and...

A safe, effective sunscreen is an important part of a parent's sun safety toolkit. Combined with protective clothing, hats, sunglasses and plenty of shade, sunscreen – applied liberally and frequently...

Applying a safe, effective sunscreen to children is one key to protecting them from sun damage. Sunscreen should never be your child's first line of defense against the sun, of course, and the reality...

Recipes for homemade “green” cleaning products often contain a common ingredient: borax.

Are there cancer-causing chemicals in your cleaning products? You wouldn't know, because the majority of cleaners don't fully disclose their ingredients on the label or online.

Right now, you can go online and buy GK Hair Taming System with Juvexin® “Curly” or “Resistant” products. You can do this although these products are only intended for use by salon professionals. Even...