If you threw out your black plastic kitchen utensils after a study saying they may be poisoning you went viral, you may not want to read this.

Most of these retardants were made by a chemical called Decabromodiphenyl ether (referred to as BDE-209). Importation of the chemical into Australia is strictly regulated. The peer-reviewed study ...

Starting with one type of product can be a manageable place to start reducing chance of harm, suggests a team of international researchers.

For instance, decabromodiphenyl ether was only banned in 2021. This is clearly not good news, but knowledge is power. Now, you can make informed decisions about the products you keep in your home ...