Prevent Food Poisoning with These 7 Tips

I think it is very important for consumers to realize that protecting your family against foodborne illnesses begins not at home, but at the supermarket, grocery store, or any other

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Plants to Clean the Air in Your Home

Did you know that your beautiful house plant can pull double duty? Many of the plants we use every day in our homes and offices can actually purify your

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Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)

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What is this chemical?
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are mixtures of up to 209 individual chlorinated compounds, which are composed of two benzene rings. 

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are no longer produced in the United States, but are

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Bismuth

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What is this chemical?
Bismuth is a chemical element. It is generally considered to be the last naturally occurring stable, non-radioactive element on the periodic table, with an extremely long half-life.

Bismuth

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Benzalkonium chloride

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What is this chemical?
Benzalkonium chloride, also known as alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride and ADBAC,  is an organic compound that is used as an antiseptic and spermicide.

What is its purpose?
Benzalkonium Chloride has three main categories

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Triclosan: FDA's Latest Report

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today updated its website www.fda.gov with information about triclosan, a common ingredient added to many consumer products to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination.

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Headaches

Try these alternative treatments for your next headache:

Eat 20 cherries (fresh or frozen) or drink a cup of tart cherry juice. Cherries contain anthocyanins which are a group of flavonoids

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Pet Turtles May Cause Fatal Salmonella Infections

Turtles may look like cute pets, but they could be responsible for over 70,000 cases of salmonella infections every year in this country. Turtles commonly carry the Salmonella bacteria, and

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Choosing the Right Cutting Board

Shopping for the right cutting board can be a challenge. There is still so much controversy surrounding the safety of wood over plastic. You will find convincing studies

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivities MCS Awareness Month in May

Today I found a website that I’d like to recommend called The Canary Report. This website supports people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities by supporting MCS Awareness Month in May

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