Authored by Autumn Spredemann via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Formally identified as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of manmade chemicals known as PFAS are found in everything from soil and food to common household items and water. An overabundance of these compounds has…
By Study Finds Could a common plastic chemical be hindering human fertility on a global level? Harvard Medical School researchers have uncovered new evidence about a chemical that’s nearly impossible to avoid: benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), found in everything from vinyl flooring to children’s toys,…
By Study Finds The purity of our drinking water is being challenged by the presence of synthetic “forever chemicals,” according to a new international study. Researchers have detected per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water samples from taps and bottles across different countries, raising concerns…
By Study Finds A new study is revealing a concerning truth about the materials that come into contact with our food: many contain chemicals that could potentially cause breast cancer. Despite regulations aimed at keeping harmful substances out of our food supply, researchers in Switzerland…
Authored by Huey Freeman via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge), A new study found for the first time that common skin care products used by young children may increase their exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals. The results may help guide parents to limit their children’s exposure to toxins that…
By Study Finds Many people have taken a sniff of that distinctive scent when getting into a brand-new car. It’s a smell that many associate with freshness, luxury, and even excitement. However, that pleasant “new car smell” could be seriously harmful to your health. A…
By Study Finds New England is known for its love of seafood, and New Hampshire is no exception. From succulent lobster to flaky cod, the ocean’s bounty is a staple on many Granite State tables. However, a new study out of Dartmouth College suggests that…
By Study Finds Picture this: You’re hopping into your car on a sweltering summer day, ready to crank up the AC and hit the road. But did you know that as you sink into your seat, you might be exposing yourself to a group of…
By Chris Melore Back in the 1940s, chemical companies started using the ocean off the Los Angeles coast as a convenient dumping ground for toxic manufacturing waste. Researchers in California say one of the biggest culprits was Montrose Chemical Corporation, which discharged massive amounts of…
By Study Finds It might be time to ditch plastic containers and zip lock bags to store your food. New research finds that those everyday food packaging materials are leaching a cocktail of potentially harmful chemicals right into your food. In fact, researchers in Norway…
By Patrisha Antonaros Navigating the maze of product labels and sustainability claims is proving to be a tough task for many Americans, with a new survey revealing that one in six admit to being in the dark about the ingredients in the products they use…
By Tyler Durden Major medical bandages, including from brands Band-Aid and Curad, were found to contain dangerous levels of ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancer, according to a new report. The chemical, fluorine, was found in over two-dozen different bandages, the Daily Mail reports. PFAS chemicals…
Authored by Zrinka Peters via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge) Plastics are omnipresent. Few could argue that life is not incomparably more convenient because of them. But at what cost has our reliance on such convenience and ease come? Phthalates, a class of synthetic chemicals…
Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times According to a recent study, four in five Americans tested positive for an agricultural chemical found in several wheat and oat products, including brands like Cheerios and Quaker Oats. The peer-reviewed study, published in the JESEE journal…
By Study Finds Flame-retardant chemicals in everyday items can have a harrowing effect on pregnant women and their babies. The substances in question, organophosphate esters (OPEs), are a common ingredient in furniture, electronics, and baby products to reduce the risk of fire. However, these chemicals,…
Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Many of the foods consumed by Americans are contaminated with harmful plastic chemicals that contribute to health complications like diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and infertility, said a recent report by the nonprofit group Consumer Reports (CR)….
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira Exposure to forever chemicals is affecting bone health in adolescents and young adults, warns a new study. Researchers at USC explain that a lower bone mineral density puts a person at risk for brittle bones and other bone diseases. Per and polyfluoroalkyl…
By Study Finds Everyday hair products could be damaging your health. These products, such as creams, sprays, and oils, often contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including siloxanes, which are responsible for giving hair its shine and smoothness. In a recent study, Purdue University scientists reveal…
By Martin Sharkey, University of Galway House fires are many people’s worst nightmare. But chemicals created decades ago to protect people’s homes from out of control flames opened our front doors to a new menace: toxic chemicals. Ones that we are consistently exposed to in…
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira Beyond the constant danger of being eaten alive, frogs now need to worry about dying from mercury poisoning. A new study finds a high level of the toxic compound methylmercury in adult amphibians across the United States. “Amphibians are the most endangered…
