They said it couldn't be done, but one car seat company proved them wrong. The first-ever "naturally-flame-resistant car seat" is now on store shelves and UPPAbaby credits passionate parents for ...

Limiting a child's exposure to toxic chemicals is a big issue for many parents, but finding eco-friendly products may cost more than a thousand dollars for a car seat stroller system. One manufacturer ...

Driving can be inherently dangerous. From hazardous road conditions to reckless drivers, there are a lot of things that can hurt you when you’re behind the wheel. But one of the most insidious risks ...

Couches and household textiles remain a major source of retardants, which can build up in our bodies and the environment. Some of the semi-volatile chemicals have been linked to cancer and altered ...

Researchers detected flame retardants in household items made from recycled black plastic. The study later received a correction — but regardless of this paper, the chemicals' health effects remain ...

As Congress considers an overhaul of toxic chemical regulations, a new analysis has brought the issue close to home — perhaps a little too close for comfort. The Environmental Defense Fund recently ...

Chemists have developed and patented an environmentally friendly way to produce flame retardants for foams that can be used in mattresses and upholstery. Unlike previous flame retardants made of ...

NEWTON, Mass., Nov. 12 (UPI) --The vast majority of mass-produced furniture in America is coated in a variety of flame retardants. A new study recently attempted to ascertain what happens to those ...

Some firefighter gear is manufactured with chemicals called brominated flame retardants that could pose a risk to firefighter health, according to a new study published in Environmental Science & ...

A fire retardant version of the type of panels used on the Grenfell Tower refurbishment has failed the latest round of government commissioned safety tests. The test was carried out by BRE on behalf ...