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How toxic is your stuff? Scientists are finding out

By Jamie Ducharme

Health Correspondent

Every day, I—like most people—cover my skin in lotions, creams, and potions without thinking too hard about what's in them. But to some scientists, ignorance is not bliss. They've made it their mission to find hidden dangers lurking in the products we all use all the time.

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Today's newsletter was written by Jamie Ducharme and edited by Mandy Oaklander.