Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Two carcinogens used in various industrial settings and in consumer products were banned Monday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA's new risk management rules ban all uses of ...

Two chemicals used in dry cleaning and linked to cancer have now been banned by the Environmental Protection Agency. (Getty Images) Here’s what to know about the newly banned chemicals and steps you ...

Having a clean home means more than just tidiness. It can also mean using cleaning products with safer ingredients that lead to healthier living spaces. To help you achieve that, we’ve partnered with ...

Some of the ingredients used in conventional cleaning products can pose risks to both human health and the environment, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — which can be harmful to the ...

PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are linked to cancer, fertility issues, and weakened immune systems. These chemicals are hiding in cookware, fabrics, cosmetics, and cleaning products. Experts say small ...

Could cleaning house actually be bad for our health? A new study published September 12 in the journal Chemosphere found that conventional cleaning products used to mop the floors and scrub the ...

Your everyday cleaning products could be releasing hundreds of hazardous chemicals into your home, scientists warn. In a study published in the journal Chemosphere on September 13, researchers from ...

Courtney Carignan receives funding from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, USEPA National Priorities Program, and USDA National Institute of Food ...

Hair and nail products, all-purpose cleaners and automotive products contain some of the highest numbers of chemicals. By Dana G. Smith More than 100 types of common consumer products contain at least ...

Loosen the food debris by filling the pan with water and bringing it to a boil. Use baking soda and distilled white vinegar for a chemical-free way to clean burnt pans. Avoid scrubbing burnt pans with ...