Take a look around your home. Do you know what�s in your household goods and products? Some chemicals can harm your health if too much gets into your body. Becoming aware of potentially harmful substances and clearing them out can help keep you and your family healthy. �There�s a range of chemicals that you can be exposed to in your home, generally at very low levels,� says Dr. Andrew Rooney, a toxicology and risk expert at NIH. Possible toxic substances can be found in building materials, cookware, cleaning products, shower curtains, furniture, carpet, and other common items. Not all chemicals are harmful. In fact, most substances in our environment are likely safe, explains Dr. Heather Patisaul, a neuroscience and toxicology expert at North Carolina State University. �Only a small subset is probably toxic,� she says. �Although that�s worrisome, there are many simple things you can do to help minimize your exposure.�....

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