Nairobi, April 7 -- What you put in your grocery basket at the local market could be directly dictating the level of pesticide toxins in your blood. A landmark study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) scientists has shown that eating certain fruits and vegetables may raise the levels of harmful pesticides detected in the human body.

Pesticides have long been associated with serious health risks, including cancer, reproductive complications, hormone disruption, and neurotoxic effects in children. Because traces of these chemicals are often found on produce, concerns remain about how everyday diets may contribute to long-term exposure. This latest research offers fresh insight into how consuming fruits and vegetables could influ...