Tag: pesticides
How to get pesticides and “forever chemicals” off fruits and vegetables
March 31, 2026 3 min read Add Us On Google Add SciAm Is washing your fruits and vegetables…
MAHA movement dismay: 2026 farm bill backs tobacco, pesticides
The 2026 farm bill currently progressing through Congress includes several provisions that conflict with the Make America Healthy…
The toxic burden of pesticides is growing all around the world
A farmer spraying pesticides on a cotton fieldTao Weiming/VCG via Getty Images After more than six decades since…
A cocktail of pesticides
Chemical Concerns in Our Food SupplyTwo fungicides have been identified as top contaminants in our food supply: imazalil…
RFK, Jr., Says Peanut Allergies May Be Tied to Aluminum in Vaccines and Pesticides. Here’s What the Science Says
On November 19, 2025, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. made controversial claims linking peanut allergies in children to environmental…
Widely used pesticides may lower sperm count
The use of pesticides in modern agriculture has raised concerns about the potential health risks associated with consuming…
Earth Action: Dispose of Pesticides
Bees play a crucial role in our ecosystem, especially when it comes to pollinating crops and wildflowers. However,…
Dogs pollute water with pesticides even weeks after flea treatment
Dogs treated for fleas release insect-killing chemicals into water when they swimNatalya_Maisheva/Shutter​stock If your dog loves to take…
Bed Bugs Appear to Have a Genetic Resistance to Pesticides : ScienceAlert
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have found a mutation in the genome of the common bed bug that…
Organic Gardening: Ditch Pesticides for Good
Attract natural predators One of the most effective ways to keep harmful insects at bay is to attract…
22 pesticides show links to prostate cancer
A recent study published in Cancer has identified nearly two dozen pesticides that are associated with an increased…
Study reveals links between many pesticides and prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is a prevalent disease among men in the United States, and recent research has shed light…