Various chemicals, from those in plastics to food additives, have made headlines lately for their potential roles in triggering diseases. Pesticides are unique among chemicals, though, says Melissa ...

Scientists have detected pesticides in rivers, lakes and oceans worldwide. So what are these pesticides doing to the fish? Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Long before ...

After years of urging the EPA to do something about the use of organophospate pesticides, Earthjustice is taking it one step further with a lawsuit. Earthjustice has brought a suit against the EPA on ...

Farmers are more likely to be diagnosed with cancers than the national average. Some scientists believe pesticides could be ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Kids rely on school meals every day, but almost nothing is known about what's really in school lunches, including invisible ingredients that could harm developing bodies and ...

One of my favorite foods in the world has to be a freshly picked apple. Whether I am eating a juicy, red Gala apple, or a green, tart Granny Smith apple, my taste buds explode with the goodness of ...

Strawberries consistently appear on the “Dirty Dozen” list, with the average American consuming about eight pounds of fresh ...

After years of health concerns and advocacy from residents who live near farms, California has launched a first-in-the-nation program to let the public know beforehand when pesticides are going to be ...

Consumer Reports has partnered with The Guardian US to create this seven-week Detox Your Kitchen Challenge. Walking into a supermarket, you encounter a cornucopia—but you know we live in a world ...

PFAS, aka forever chemicals, are a large group of manmade chemicals called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Some of the most persistent manmade compounds on the planet, they’re commonly ...

Q: Why is it important to only use pesticides when absolutely necessary? If I see aphids on numerous plants in my garden, why ...