Prolonged exposures — like in farmers — have been linked to heart and lung disease, impaired memory, poor or delayed reflexes as well as cancers.
Though it's second nature to crumple up a receipt and toss it in your purse or pocket, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a board-certified gastroenterologist, warns against touching your proof of purchase.
When in doubt, go with an organic brand of laundry detergent, especially if you have allergies, eczema or sensitive skin.
Take a glance around your home, taking note of your clothing and furniture. Believe it or not, you and your child's jacket might share the same dangerous chemical as your couch.
Ingested aluminum has been linked to Alzheimer's disease and several cancers," he says. "If you see flaking or gauging in your coated cookware, it's time to replace.
Another surprising — and scary — place you might find aluminum? In that stick you rub under your armpit daily.
Though they may make you smell good, Alam says some perfumes or body sprays contain hazardous compounds that can harm the delicate mucosal surfaces of our respiratory tract.