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David Steinman

David Steinman

David Steinman is an environmentalist, journalist, consumer health advocate, publisher and author. He has published five books focusing largely on environmental, dietary, and consumer safety issues, including Diet for a Poisoned Planet in 1990.

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Your Sunscreen is Flooding Your Bloodstream with 500x the 'Safe' Limit — And It's Acting Like Toxic Breast Cancer Fuel

Your Sunscreen is Flooding Your Bloodstream with 500x the 'Safe' Limit — And It's Acting Like Toxic Breast Cancer Fuel

FDA bombshell study reveals popular brands like Neutrogena, Coppertone, and Banana Boat leave dangerous chemical levels lingering in your body for weeks — crossing into breast tissue and even the placenta. Think twice before you slather it on this summer.

Sep 16, 2026
Deadly Parasite Outbreak Explodes to 22,000 Cases — First Deaths Reported as Officials Warn Against MORE Than Just Lettuce

Deadly Parasite Outbreak Explodes to 22,000 Cases — First Deaths Reported as Officials Warn Against MORE Than Just Lettuce

Michigan hotspot records two fatalities while 6 new states join the list; experts say raspberries, cilantro, basil and other "stealth" produce can carry the hard-to-wash Cyclospora that cooking alone can kill. Buying local is the solution.

Sep 3, 2026
These 4 Sunscreen Ingredients Are Dangerous — And Major Brands Are Still Using Them

These 4 Sunscreen Ingredients Are Dangerous — And Major Brands Are Still Using Them

Big sunscreen companies ditched oxybenzone only to replace it with these four chemicals that soak into your bloodstream, disrupt hormones, and destroy coral reefs. Here's exactly what's in your SPF and the safer options you should switch to now.

Aug 29, 2026
Harvard Study: Your Daily Bacon, Soda, and Cookies Could Raise Dementia Risk by 58% — And It's Worse Than You Think

Harvard Study: Your Daily Bacon, Soda, and Cookies Could Raise Dementia Risk by 58% — And It's Worse Than You Think

New research tracking over 5,300 adults reveals ultraprocessed foods, especially processed meats like bacon and hot dogs, are strongly linked to cognitive decline and dementia — while loading up on whole foods slashes your risk dramatically.

Aug 17, 2026
Why 80% of "Healthy" Bison Buyers Are Getting Duped

Why 80% of "Healthy" Bison Buyers Are Getting Duped

Bison is leaner than beef, packed with more protein, iron, omega-3s, and antioxidants — yet most labels are misleading. Here's what "Natural," "Pasture-Raised," "Organic," and "Grass-Fed" really mean.

Aug 11, 2026
The Toxic "Quats" in Your Conditioner Are Quietly Sabotaging Fertility — Especially for Black Women

The Toxic "Quats" in Your Conditioner Are Quietly Sabotaging Fertility — Especially for Black Women

These cheap, common chemicals detangle hair, kill germs, and last for days — but new research links them to infertility, sperm damage, and hormone disruption. Why the US still allows them while Europe banned them years ago — and what safe, plant-powered alternatives actually work.

Aug 5, 2026
The Rogue Elephant in the Berry Patch: How a "Unbiased" Science Influencer Tried to Make Poisoned Strawberries Disappear

The Rogue Elephant in the Berry Patch: How a "Unbiased" Science Influencer Tried to Make Poisoned Strawberries Disappear

Driscoll's conventional berries arrive laced with twelve pesticides — including eight "forever chemicals" — at levels banned across the civilized world. One podcaster saw only a harmless foot. The rest of us see the beast charging toward our children.

Jul 29, 2026
Ecuador Just Dropped a Bombshell on the Global Tuna Industry — And It Could Save the Oceans

Ecuador Just Dropped a Bombshell on the Global Tuna Industry — And It Could Save the Oceans

Big fishing giants and major tuna brands are now aggressively pushing a revolutionary sustainable method in Ecuador… and the results are shocking the entire industry. The unexpected shift every ocean lover has been waiting for.

Jul 27, 2026
Sex Hormones in Your Tilapia: The Shocking Risk Hiding in Imported Seafood

Sex Hormones in Your Tilapia: The Shocking Risk Hiding in Imported Seafood

China supplies up to 82 percent of America's frozen tilapia — much of it raised with synthetic testosterone and steroids. Here's what it could mean for your health and what to buy instead.

Jul 21, 2026
One Diet Soda a Day Ages Your Brain 1.6 Years

One Diet Soda a Day Ages Your Brain 1.6 Years

New Neurology study of 12,772 adults reveals even moderate artificial sweetener use accelerates cognitive decline — equivalent to premature brain aging. The hidden cost of "sugar-free."

Jul 19, 2026
Hidden Cancer Chemicals Lurking in Your Snacks: Popular Donuts, Ice Cream & Kids' Favorites Exposed

Hidden Cancer Chemicals Lurking in Your Snacks: Popular Donuts, Ice Cream & Kids' Favorites Exposed

Hostess Donettes, Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies, Fruit Roll-Ups, and more contain hidden contaminants that turn into probable human carcinogens — and they're in almost every refined oil product on store shelves. Here's what Big Food doesn't want you to know.

Jul 15, 2026
HB4 Wheat Is Coming: The GMO Crop That Could Contaminate Your Bread with a Banned Herbicide

HB4 Wheat Is Coming: The GMO Crop That Could Contaminate Your Bread with a Banned Herbicide

Drought-tolerant and glufosinate-resistant, this new GM wheat repeats the failures of Roundup Ready crops — driving more toxic chemicals, superweeds, trade losses, and corporate control over a global staple food. Here's why you should choose organic and Non-GMO.

Jul 13, 2026
FDA Just Declared Your Sunscreen Might Be Toxic — The 12 Common Ingredients Now Under Fire (And the One New Miracle Filter That Changes Everything)

FDA Just Declared Your Sunscreen Might Be Toxic — The 12 Common Ingredients Now Under Fire (And the One New Miracle Filter That Changes Everything)

Only zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are officially "GRASE." And even these might pose risks when misused. The rest? Endocrine disruptors that stay in your blood for weeks. But a brand-new 2026 sunscreen ingredient approved by the FDA could finally make sun protection truly safe.

Jul 6, 2026
Ditch Toxic Lysol & Windex FOREVER — These 5 Homemade Cleaners Kill Germs Better & Cost Pennies!

Ditch Toxic Lysol & Windex FOREVER — These 5 Homemade Cleaners Kill Germs Better & Cost Pennies!

Safer for your kids, baby, and home — no hidden chemicals, just simple pantry ingredients that outperform the expensive store brands. Here are the exact recipes that actually work.

Jun 29, 2026
Are "Safe" Baby Shampoos & Lotions Secretly Packed With Cancer-Causing Chemicals?

Are "Safe" Baby Shampoos & Lotions Secretly Packed With Cancer-Causing Chemicals?

Phenoxyethanol, a common preservative in baby shampoos and lotions, hides a toxic surprise linked to breast cancer, infertility, and children's brain damage—yet it's never disclosed on labels.

Jun 18, 2026
Why is Walmart's Organic Milk So Cheap?

Why is Walmart's Organic Milk So Cheap?

Walmart's Great Value Organic milk costs nearly half what competitors charge, raising questions about industrial organic practices. Here's the story behind the bargain price and what it means for consumers.

Jun 13, 2026
Should You Filter Your Water for PFAS?

Should You Filter Your Water for PFAS?

New USGS research reveals that nearly half of US tap water may contain PFAS 'forever chemicals,' with contamination levels similar in both public and private water supplies. Testing shows that while reverse osmosis filters effectively remove these toxic compounds, many common household filters vary widely in effectiveness.

Jun 10, 2026
Shoppers Dumped Billions of Disposable Razors into Landfills for Years… Until This Free Recycling Trick Made Them Guilt-Free Forever!

Shoppers Dumped Billions of Disposable Razors into Landfills for Years… Until This Free Recycling Trick Made Them Guilt-Free Forever!

Americans toss 2 billion disposable razors into landfills yearly, but TerraCycle's free mail-in program now recycles them into park benches and metal products—eliminating guilt and waste forever.

Jun 8, 2026
The Silent Killer in Your Cleaning Cabinet that is Destroying Your Fertility and Unborn Babies

The Silent Killer in Your Cleaning Cabinet that is Destroying Your Fertility and Unborn Babies

Common household favorites like Spot Shot, Easy-Off, Resolve, and Glass Plus are loaded with glycol ethers — powerful toxins linked to cleft palates, sperm damage, miscarriages, and even brain development issues in children.

Jun 6, 2026
95% of Your Makeup Packaging Ends Up in Landfills — The Toxic Truth 1 in 3 Americans Are Finally Waking Up To

95% of Your Makeup Packaging Ends Up in Landfills — The Toxic Truth 1 in 3 Americans Are Finally Waking Up To

The beauty industry produces 120 billion units of plastic packaging annually, with 95% going unrecycled and 70% ending up in landfills. Here's what you need to know about the toxic impact of cosmetic waste and which brands are leading the plastic-free revolution.

Jun 4, 2026
The Secret to a Healthier America Big Ag HATES!

The Secret to a Healthier America Big Ag HATES!

Supporting local family farms through CSAs, community gardens, and farmers' markets isn't just about fresh food—it's about building food security, reducing chemical dependency, and strengthening rural communities that form the backbone of our nation.

Jun 2, 2026
The Invisible Poison Your Kids Are Breathing Right Now (It's In Your Dust)

The Invisible Poison Your Kids Are Breathing Right Now (It's In Your Dust)

Household dust is a toxic time capsule containing chemicals from everything in your home—from furniture flame retardants to pesticide residues tracked in on shoes. Here's your 10-step game plan to protect your family from this hidden health threat.

May 21, 2026
Switch Your Teen's Makeup for 3 Days and Watch These Toxic Chemicals Plummet 45% — The Shocking Study That Proves It Works

Switch Your Teen's Makeup for 3 Days and Watch These Toxic Chemicals Plummet 45% — The Shocking Study That Proves It Works

A groundbreaking UC Berkeley study found that when teenage girls switched to cleaner beauty products for just three days, harmful chemicals like parabens and phthalates dropped by up to 45% in their bodies. This simple intervention proves that safer cosmetics can significantly reduce teens' exposure to endocrine-disrupting toxins.

May 18, 2026
Four Questions Savvy Seafood Shoppers Need to Ask

Four Questions Savvy Seafood Shoppers Need to Ask

Before buying your next fish dinner, arm yourself with these four essential questions that help you choose the safest, most sustainable seafood for your family.

May 14, 2026
Eating Healthy Is Giving Young Non-Smokers Lung Cancer? The Shocking Study That Will Make You Question Every Apple You Eat

Eating Healthy Is Giving Young Non-Smokers Lung Cancer? The Shocking Study That Will Make You Question Every Apple You Eat

A surprising new study suggests that eating a very healthy diet—packed with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—might be linked to a higher risk of lung cancer in younger non-smokers. But don't toss your fruits and veggies just yet; the culprit may prove to be the pesticides applied to them.

May 11, 2026
Doctors Are Shocked: Just 2 Simple Swaps Flush Out Up to 60% of Cancer-Causing Plastic Toxins From Your Body in ONLY 7 Days!

Doctors Are Shocked: Just 2 Simple Swaps Flush Out Up to 60% of Cancer-Causing Plastic Toxins From Your Body in ONLY 7 Days!

A groundbreaking study published in Nature reveals that two simple lifestyle changes can reduce harmful plastic chemicals in your body by up to 60% in just one week. Here's what researchers discovered about detoxing from everyday plastic exposure.

May 5, 2026
Modern-Day Miracle in Salinas, California

Modern-Day Miracle in Salinas, California

One author's journey from faith-based organic advocacy to witnessing a tangible transformation: a California schoolyard once surrounded by pesticide-laden fields now bordered by organic lettuce farms, proving that consumer choices can create lasting change.

Apr 25, 2026
We Bought Eggs From Every Store… What We Discovered About 'Pasture-Free,' 'Free-Range,' and 'Cage-Free' Will SHOCK You!

We Bought Eggs From Every Store… What We Discovered About 'Pasture-Free,' 'Free-Range,' and 'Cage-Free' Will SHOCK You!

Not all eggs are created equal. We decoded the confusing labels on egg cartons—from cage-free to pasture-raised—to reveal which truly delivers the healthiest, most nutrient-dense eggs for you and your family.

Apr 21, 2026
5 Healthy Kitchen Swaps to Eliminate Microplastics, Forever Chemicals, and Toxins

5 Healthy Kitchen Swaps to Eliminate Microplastics, Forever Chemicals, and Toxins

Your kitchen could be quietly exposing you to harmful microplastics, forever chemicals, and toxins through everyday items like spatulas, sponges, and storage containers. Here are five simple swaps that will dramatically reduce your exposure to these dangerous substances.

Apr 20, 2026
Tina’s, Red’s, or Amy’s? Who’s Got the Best Burritos?

Tina’s, Red’s, or Amy’s? Who’s Got the Best Burritos?

Shopping for commercial brands of burritos is an example of why it is important to seek organic ingredients even in processed foods.

Mar 11, 2026

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