Foods most likely to contain pesticides, according to FDA and USDA data. The Dirty Dozen is a good indicator meant to alert ...

(Beyond Pesticides, November 13, 2025) A study in Environmental Science & Technology shows that maternal exposure to organophosphate (OP) and pyrethroid insecticides adversely affects newborn health.

Nine months into Donald Trump’s second term, Latin America has become a central focus of U.S. foreign policy. The administration has shifted away from traditional development aid and diplomatic forums ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A new study just found that several fruits can lower your blood pressure. Dietitians explain the elements ...

(Beyond Pesticides, August 14, 2025) A review in Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology links various classes of environmental pollutants including pesticides and per- and polyfluoroalkyl ...

A version of this story appeared in Volume 103, Issue 17 All four pesticides contain a fully fluorinated methyl or methylene group, raising concerns that they will persist in soil and water for many ...

An underrated perk of summer is all the fruits and vegetables that are finally in-season after the long break. For some of your favorite produce, however, you may want to proceed with caution. The ...

An unlikely group is coalescing around the health secretary’s drive for restrictions on atrazine, which is linked to cancer, birth defects and low sperm counts. By Hiroko Tabuchi In Europe, the ...

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