They’re colourless, odourless, and invisible to the naked eye. They’re in personal care products, food containers, vinyl materials, and the dust that settles on your floors. And according to a major new analysis, exposure to certain toxic chemicals in plastics may be contributing to a significant global burden of phthalates preterm birth outcomes.

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The Blueberry Boom

It’s no secret Australians, and consumers worldwide, have fallen in love with berries. In Australia, berry intake has grown sharply over recent years, and blueberries in particular have become a “clean eating” staple. They’re praised for antioxidants, linked to brain and heart health, and have become one of the fastest-...

Imagine standing on a familiar beach and noticing eerie yellow-green foam lapping at the shore. Dead fish wash in by the hundreds. Your eyes sting. Your throat feels scratchy. You haven’t touched the water… you’ve just breathed the air.

The South Australia algal bloom was first observed in mid-March 2025 near Waitpinga and Parsons beaches on the Fleurieu Pen...

As pet owners, we treat our furry companions like family. They bring so much love and laughter into our lives that most of us want to give them the best-beds, toys, leashes, and especially food. Many people assume “premium” or “vet-recommended” wet foods are the gold standard. But recent research and testing reports have raised fresh concerns about pet food safety,...