Exposure to everyday chemicals can add up – a toxicologist offers simple steps to reduce your dose ^10.7%

The Conversation - By Brad Reisfeld - 7/6/2026, 12:06 PM

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Imagine an ordinary Tuesday. You wash your hair, put on deodorant, drink coffee, pack lunch in a plastic container and commute through traffic to get to work. At work, the custodial staff wipes down a shared table with disinfectant. At home, you cook dinner, clean the kitchen and run the dishwasher. Each of these ordinary moments can... more