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EWG: 30 years of environmental progress

Every day, consumers are presented with choices about how we protect ourselves and those we love. For the past 30 years, EWG has fought to make it easier for us to seize those opportunities.

Hair Dye Is Flying Off Store Shelves

Americans are stocking up on hair dye, according to a new report by NPR. The article lists some of Nielsen's data about what Americans were buying the week ending March 21. Sales for hair dye...

Is your sunscreen in EWG's Sunscreen Hall of Shame?

When it comes to protecting yourself from the sun, it's easy to go wrong. To help you go right, instead, we whipped up a list of the really bad actors because sometimes, knowing what's on the "avoid"...

Study Links Hair Products to Early Puberty in Girls

As a child, one of my least favorite activities was getting my hair styled. It required a lot of time and patience -- two things I had in short supply.

Toxic makeup all around the world

Breast cancer rates are rising all over the world, not just in the U.S. A recent World Health Organization report states that the disease has dramatically risen in the last 20 years, in some countries...

Choosing the family toothpaste: How hard can it be?

Brush twice a day. Floss. Hit the dentist every year or so for a battery-powered cleaning and a once-over and voila, dental health. Pretty straightforward, huh? Not so fast, it turns out. Just finding...

Are Anti-Aging Products The Fountain Of Youth? Really?

EWG has long sounded the alarm that the FDA does not subject cosmetics to similar premarket reviews for efficacy and safety. After you've read a few ads for anti-aging creams, you might be asking...

EWG News Roundup (11/20): Biden Administration Prioritizing Children’s Health, Justice for Black Farmers, EWG’s Thanksgiving Tips and More

EWG News Roundup (11/20): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.

EWG Celebrates 20 Years of Game-Changing Work

This week, the Environmental Working Group celebrated 20 years of groundbreaking environmental health research and advocacy at its 4th annual Earth Dinner at the Ferry Building in San Francisco...

EWG news roundup (10/15): Calif. Gov. Newsom signs groundbreaking ‘forever chemicals’ bills, the FDA bans lead acetate in hair dyes and more

EWG news roundup (10/15): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.

"Environmental Working Group (EWG) to the rescue."

As we change gears from the Hall of Shame and begin to focus on the upcoming annual EWG Sunscreen Database, EWG research was mentioned in a number of consumer health stories. The Washington Post ran a...

EWG news roundup (8/26): Calif. passes bill to ban intentionally added PFAS in cosmetic products, a look at the 2022 toxic algae season and more

EWG news roundup (8/26): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.

EWG news roundup (7/2): Cover crops planting plateaus across the Midwest, ‘forever chemicals’ legislation introduced and more

EWG news roundup (7/2): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.

10 Tips for a Healthy Memorial Day Weekend

This weekend is all about fun in the sun. Whether you're heading to the beach, a lake or a backyard picnic, be sure to cover up to protect your skin against sunburn and pesky bug bites.

EWG News Roundup (1/17): Asbestos in Children’s Toys, Nitrate in Minnesota’s Drinking Water, Cosmetic Safety Reform in California and More

EWG News Roundup (1/17): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.

EWG News Roundup (8/6): National Pesticide Law Reform, Attacks on Children’s Health and More

EWG News Roundup (8/6): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.

Common Preservative in Personal Care Products Linked to Breast Cancer

Low levels of chemical preservatives widely used in cosmetics, shampoos, skin lotions and other personal care products may be linked to breast cancer, according to a new study from researchers at the...

New for Earth Day: EWG’s Healthy Living Mobile App

Go green this Earth Day with EWG's new Healthy Living app. We've heard you loud and clear. Time and again, we've been asked to package our advice and consumer guides so you can use them wherever you...

EWG News Roundup (3/12): Northern Virginia Water Contaminated With PFAS, Michael Regan Confirmed as EPA Administrator and More

EWG News Roundup (3/12): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.