Study Finds Lingering Toxins Abound.

Tests of blood, urine and hair samples from a half-dozen Vermonters revealed trace amounts of chemicals – some known health risks – in their bodies, according to a group of advocacy organizations pushing for tougher state limits on chemical usage.

Mom’s Anemia May Raise Schizophrenia Risk in Offspring.

Doctors have long recommended iron supplements for the support of a healthy pregnancy, but new research adds even more weight to the sage advice: By increasing her iron intake, a pregnant woman may also decrease her baby’s risk of schizophrenia...

Blood Pressure, "rich" Blood Affect Baby’s Growth.

Women with high blood pressure and blood overly rich in red blood cells are more likely to give birth to babies who are too small or born too early, researchers in the Netherlands reported on Tuesday.

Good Chemistry for Some Household Sprays.

It has been nearly a year since S. C. Johnson & Son agreed to begin disclosing all the ingredients in its home-cleaning and air-care products sold in the U.S. And earlier this month, a lawsuit with the aim of forcing other cleaning-product manufacturers...

Cleaning Naturally Improves Indoor Air Quality.

While commercial cleaning products present a bevy of environmental health hazards, there are plenty of natural cleaning solutions that will keep you and your family healthy and squeaky-clean.