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Study finds cancer-causing chemicals in popular sprays that stop glasses from fogging when you wear a mask
The study found nine of the most popular anti-fog products for glasses contained chemicals linked t…
Canela López
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The EPA wants to regulate hazardous 'forever chemicals,' which are found in items like pizza boxes, nonstick pans, and cleaning products
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, also called "forever chemicals" are linked to severe …
Morgan Keith
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Animals full of PFAS 'forever chemicals' have been found on every continent except Antarctica, new report finds
Animals breathe air, drink water, and eat food contaminated with PFAS just like us. Mapping the pol…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Scientists have discovered a cheap soapy solution that can destroy 'forever chemicals' — toxins in household products linked to cancer risk
Researchers at Northwestern University found that a chemical byproduct previously used in bladder p…
Andrea Michelson
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Dangerous 'forever chemicals' were found in turf at the Philadelphia Phillies' old stadium after six former players died of same cancer, investigation finds
Dangerous substances commonly referred to as "forever chemicals" were found in samples of artificia…
Aaron McDade
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'Forever chemicals' linked to cancer and developmental issues lurk in the blood of almost every American. Here's how to avoid them.
Last month, Congress held a hearing about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have be…
Aria Bendix
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Hazardous 'forever chemicals' stay in your blood for years, longer than lead or arsenic. It still helps to cut them out.
PFAS earned the "forever chemicals" nickname: They stay in your blood for years without breaking do…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen,Taylor …
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'Concerning' map reveals where fish caught in the US are full of hazardous 'forever chemicals'
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or forever chemicals, are in waterways across the US, s…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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EPA cracks down on 'forever chemicals' in tap water: What PFAS are, where they are, and why they're harmful
PFAS, aka forever chemicals, linked to cancer, reproductive issues, and impaired vaccine response a…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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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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6 products in your home that may contain toxic 'forever chemicals'
A regular living room could have hidden sources of PFAS.Westend61/Getty Images, Andrea Michelson/In…
Andrea Michelson
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Health experts call for a ban on toxic 'forever chemicals' after EPA moves to cut them from tap water
The EPA's proposal to filter PFAS out of drinking water "just doesn't go far enough," researchers s…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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How a nonprofit is working with retail giants like Whole Foods to ditch toxic 'forever chemicals' in products and packaging
The Mind the Store campaign has found that competitors tend to follow suit in banning PFAS in their…
Elle Hardy
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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 …
Catherine Boudreau,Morgan McF…
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EPA reveals 120,000 sites in the US where people may be exposed to toxic 'forever chemicals,' the Guardian reports
The manmade chemicals are linked to cancer and may be present at industrial sites, airports, and mi…
Gabby Landsverk
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How to find makeup that doesn't contain cancer-linked 'forever chemicals'
A recent study found indicators of PFAS in more than half of makeup products tested. Some websites …
Andrea Michelson
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Landmark human study finds a link between 'forever chemicals' in cookware and liver cancer
Researchers at the University of Southern California studied blood and tissue samples from people w…