New York has moved to ban potassium bromate, a synthetic dough conditioner that much of the world abandoned decades ago. Here is what the additive is, how it is made, why it raises health concerns, and what the new ban means for shoppers and bakers.

FDA trials show chemical UV filters absorb into your bloodstream, and only zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are recognized as safe. Here are the cleanest mineral sunscreen brands worth buying, and the non-nano zinc sun balm I make at home instead.

A viral headline claims sunscreen "causes" skin cancer. Here's what the 470,000-person study actually found, what it can't tell us yet, and the sun-exposure research that rarely makes the news.

Nickel allergy is the most common contact allergy, and for sensitized people it can reach far beyond the skin into the gut, the microbiome, and possibly the thyroid. This guide covers the links to eczema, IBS and IBD, inflammation, hormones, and cancer, where nickel hides from cheap jewelry and 18/10 cookware to braces and high-nickel foods, what Ray Peat taught about nickel and pans, and practical ways to lower your exposure.

Newer homes combine mold-sensitive materials like OSB and paper-faced drywall with airtight construction that traps moisture. Here is which materials feed mold, which resist it, and how to confirm a problem with proper air testing.

Most pitcher and refrigerator filters let fluoride, aluminum, and PFAS through. Here is which reverse osmosis and gravity systems remove them, the 2026 status of Berkey, the fluoride court case, and the PFAS rule, plus how to remineralize afterward.

A clinical herbalist's research-backed guide to plant-based tick repellents, why DEET and permethrin have concerns worth knowing, a DIY recipe, and clear caveats about essential oil safety.

A May 2nd chemical spill in Fort Smith dumped roughly 80,000 gallons of acidified aluminum sulfate into a creek. The story under the story is where else this chemical shows up: your tap water, factory chicken operations, and firefighting foams. Here is what the research says, and which herbs help reduce body burden.

Looking for clean beef from farms that refuse mRNA vaccines? This guide covers the best regenerative, grass-fed and finished beef suppliers in the U.S., plus why pasture-raised beef is nutritionally superior, better for the environment and more humane than conventional feedlot meat.

Insect ingredients are in more foods than most people realize, and several new ones arrived in the last two years. This guide lists every label name to watch for, the parasites and allergens found in farmed insects, and the FDA's legal limits for bug fragments in everyday foods.

No agency grades essential oils, published case reports link lavender and tea tree oil to hormonal effects in children, and many oils are dangerous to cats and dogs. Here is what the research shows and what I use instead.

The "Other Ingredients" list on your supplement bottle might be more important than the active ones. From DNA-damaging whiteners to gut-irritating fillers, many common additives are restricted in the EU but common in the US. Learn why the "low dose" argument fails and how to switch to truly clean, Ivy-approved supplements.

Apeel/Organipeel is a produce coating regulated as a pesticide, with most of its formulation undisclosed and a layer that doesn’t wash off easily. This article reviews the safety file, ingredient sourcing, nutrient-loss concerns, and lists grocery stores in the US that don’t sell Apeel coated produce.

Not all cooking oils are created equal. This guide ranks the best low-PUFA, heat-stable fats for cooking and explains why many seed oils oxidize and inflame. Plus: safe, non-diet ways to use up seed oils you already own,without eating or applying them to your body.

PFAS contamination is now a nationwide issue, but avoiding these “forever chemicals” isn’t impossible. This guide breaks down the latest findings and offers practical steps—from water filters to fiber-rich foods—to help protect your health.

Researchers have now tested tampons, pads, cups and period underwear for metals, PFAS, phthalates and fragrance compounds. Here is what they found, which claims hold up, and how to choose products when ingredient labeling is not required.

Diquat—the “glyphosate-free” herbicide now appearing in Roundup—can devastate gut bacteria, damage organs, and may be 20+ times more toxic than its predecessor. Explore why America’s heavy pesticide use aligns with the world’s highest chronic-disease burden and how urgent regenerative farming offers a way out.

The average woman is exposed to more than 168 chemicals via her personal care products. Many of these chemicals are banned in other developed nations and are linked to detrimental health effects. Being informed about what you’re applying on your body is super important to preventing health issues.

Did you know that exposure to synthetic fragrance is similarly damaging to our health as being exposed to second-hand smoke? It’s true! Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are incredibly damaging to sensitive individuals, and even are emitted by essential oils. Learn about the health risks here!