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Iran has developed fentanyl-based chemical weapons

Iran seems to have weaponized the pharmaceutical fentanyl. It may have given these chemical weapons…

Michael Peck   


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2 foods Michael Pollan always buys organic to reduce his exposure to harmful chemicals

Michael Pollan explains why it's worth it to get strawberries from organic farms, and bread too.

Hilary Brueck   


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Food packaging chemicals are seeping into human bodies — here's what that means for your health

Food containers and cookware are leaching more potentially hazardous chemicals into our bodies than…

Gabby Landsverk   


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The most common type of EV battery is a growing source of 'forever chemical' pollution, scientists say

Scientists found PFAS used in lithium-ion batteries in air, water, snow, and soil near chemical pla…

Catherine Boudreau   


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Your drinking water could contain fewer hazardous 'forever chemicals' under new federal rules

Peer-reviewed studies have linked PFAS to some cancers, decreased fertility, high cholesterol, and …

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Your favorite hair products may be emitting chemicals that could be dangerous to your health, according to researchers

Many hair products contain siloxanes, also known as silicones, which are linked to health risks in …

Julia Pugachevsky   


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Texas found startling amounts of a cancer-causing chemical in the air outside Houston. Nobody told the residents.

Texas regulators documented startling amounts of benzene in Channelview, near Houston. Instead of s…

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How to eat your Thanksgiving leftovers without risking chemical exposure or food poisoning

If you're microwaving your leftovers, make sure to use a glass or ceramic container instead of plas…

Andrea Michelson   


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Hazardous 'forever chemicals' in water, food, and air won't disappear with new EPA rules. But 6 simple tactics can reduce your exposure at home.

PFAS may be impossible to avoid, but you can reduce the amount you inhale or ingest through regular…

Morgan McFall-Johnsen   


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Women exposed to cleaning products at work are more likely to give birth to kids with asthma - even if the exposure was long before conceiving

Chemicals from cleaning products could impact the health of future generations before they're even …

Aria Bendix   


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How to protect your baby from toxic chemical exposure, from leaving your shoes outside to using glass bottles

Before your baby arrives, you should make sure your home has clean air and water. You can also star…

Andrea Michelson   


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Cold therapy exposure can help addicts with anxiety and depression without using pills. Here are 7 benefits of ice therapy.

Cold-exposure therapy benefits health in a number of ways, including reducing inflammation, improvi…

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US Air Force finds unsafe levels of possible cancer-causing chemicals in nuclear missile launch control centers

A top Air Force official said he directed" immediate measures" to start a cleanup process after the…

Jake Epstein