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New research reveals more than 3,600 food packaging chemicals in human bodies. Is it time we stopped eating food out of takeout containers?
The alarming study has already sparked calls for more research and stricter regulations.
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Cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’ may have been detected in many popular band-aids available in India
Testing 40 bandages, including popular brands sold in India such as Johnson & Johnson, the study fo…
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Popular leave-on cosmetics such as sunscreen and lip balms may pose a hidden microplastic risk, scientists warn
Leave-on skincare products contain microplastics that may harm health and the environment, accordin…
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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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Worried about 'forever chemicals' in your water? Try electron-beaming it!
Fast-food wrappers, paper plates, and non-stick pans share a hidden danger: forever chemicals. Nume…
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Microplastics have been found in human testicles. Now what?
New research suggests microplastics have crossed a unique blood barrier in human testicles. An expe…
Hilary Brueck
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'Forever chemicals' found in drinking water across the US pose health risks even in small amounts, EPA says
The EPA lowered its recommended limit of PFAS in drinking water to nearly undetectable levels. Expo…
Andrea Michelson
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'Forever chemicals' in drinking water linked to high blood pressure risk, study of middle-aged women finds
Women between the ages of 45 and 56 with higher exposure to multiple PFAS chemicals were more likel…
Andrea Michelson
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Healthy people are at-risk of liver disease from 'forever chemicals' in takeout containers and non-stick pans, scientists say
A review of more than 100 studies found a link between exposure to three well-known PFAS and high l…
Andrea Michelson
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Toxic chemicals found in food packaging at Sweetgreen and McDonald's, and experts say 'these substances migrate into the food you eat'
An investigation by Consumer Reports found some level of indicators of PFAS in packaging from 24 di…
Andrea Michelson
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Some yoga pants contain toxic chemicals linked to cancer, report says
Activewear made by brands like Old Navy and Lululemon tested positive for toxic chemicals called PF…
Gabby Landsverk
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4 toxic chemicals in makeup, shampoo, and household products - and how to avoid them
Long-term exposure to PFAS, phthalates, BPA, and parabens can lead to health problems including inc…
Andrea Michelson
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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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3 common water filter mistakes that could put you at risk of a bacterial infection, and what to do instead
If you don't change your filter frequently, it can become a breeding ground for any bacteria growin…
Andrea Michelson
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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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A group of Seattle moms had their breast milk tested, and all of them had 'concerning' levels of toxic 'forever chemicals'
Researchers found significant levels of PFAS, which can be harmful to babies, in all 50 mothers tes…
Andrea Michelson
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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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Waterproof mascara and liquid lipsticks and foundation may contain cancer-linked 'forever chemicals': study
Most waterproof mascara, liquid lipsticks, and foundation tested had indicators of the chemicals, w…
Andrea Michelson
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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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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…