Chemicals are an essential component of the manufactured and natural world. So why have chemicals developed such a bad reputation that businesses try to advertise their products as being chemical ...

Chemical sunscreens, in contrast, need to be absorbed into the skin before they start working (the delay is typically 10-20 minutes of which consumers are often already out in the sun) and do not ...

Your tap water may be tainted with harmful man-made chemicals that take decades to break down. In Texas, 47 water systems have unacceptable levels of so-called “forever chemicals,” according ...

Purdue University scientists are unraveling the complicated toxicity of a mixture of what are often called “forever chemicals” found in many consumer products.

A growing pool of studies finds concerning levels of plastic and forever chemicals in our common food items and their packaging. Here’s what you need to know.

But let's face it: once you jump in the pool and smell and feel the chlorine surrounding you, you quickly forget about any potential pool-peers and trust the power of the chemicals in the water.

Clothing companies have long relied on PFAS, or forever chemicals, to provide stellar water, stain, and oil repellency. But at what cost? New regulations are forcing your favorite apparel brands ...

TUESDAY, March 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals and high levels of lead, according to a ...

Wearing perfume or using a fragranced body lotion could be bad for health, a study suggests. Ingredients in perfume have been shown for the first time to interfere with a protective invisible ...

A new study says most plastic products contain potentially toxic chemicals. Consumer Reports explains what to know about how plastic affects health and how to reduce your exposure.

A 17-year-old driver conceded that a semi was forced off the road when she passed it and it ended up spilling a toxic chemical on a highway in Illinois.

Consumer Reports and Made Safe team to help you choose the best diaper cream without harmful chemicals for your baby, and the planet.