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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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Gas leak at chemical factory in Thane, locals complain of breathing difficulties
A gas leak was reported at a chemical company in Ambernath of Thane district late Thursday night, a…
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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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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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Your go-to sanitary product likely has harmful heavy metals in it, even if the label doesn’t say so!
We know what you're thinking: a relatively tiny chunk of Indians use tampons. But while this study …
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Toxic chemicals in your car seats could be increasing risks of cancer, study warns
Have you been harbouring the misimpression that the worst thing that could happen to you while comm…
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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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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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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 McFall-Johnsen
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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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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…
David Leffler,Savanna Strott,Salina Arredondo,Jana Cholakovska
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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…
Kayla Lyons
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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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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
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The truth about chemicals used in scented candles, according to a toxicologist
Toxicologist Yvonnne Burkart went viral for saying scented candles cause cancer and allergies, but …
Allana Akhtar
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The potentially toxic chemicals released in the Ohio train derailment and how they affect human health
Vinyl chloride and benzene, which are linked to certain cancers at high exposures, were among the p…