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Are Pesticides in Your Food Harmful?

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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 Perry, an environmental epidemiologist and dean of George Mason’s College of Public Health. “They’re deliberately manufactured to kill things.” By poisoning weeds, pesticides clear the way for … Read more

Your washing machine may not actually rid clothes of harmful bacteria

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Are you getting a deep clean from your washing machine? aquaArts studio/Getty Images Cleaning your clothes in a washing machine on even a hot water setting of 60°C (140°F) can fail to remove potentially harmful bacteria – a finding that could also be contributing to the rise of antibiotic resistance. Research has shown that contaminated … Read more