chemicals

EPA to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water to ‘prevent thousands of deaths’

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EPA to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water to ‘prevent thousands of deaths’

The toxic “forever chemicals” in our drinking water could finally be limited. The Environmental Protection Agency announced a restriction proposal for potentially harmful PFAs (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) in drinking water, which the agency expects could “prevent thousands of deaths and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses.” PFAs, commonly used in stain-resistant or … Read more

Costco customers concerned as their beloved rotisserie chicken suddenly tastes like chemicals

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Costco customers concerned as their beloved rotisserie chicken suddenly tastes like chemicals

It’s some foul fowl.  Costco’s rotisserie chicken has some customers clucking that the prepared poultry has had a chemical taste as of late, according to a Reddit thread from last week.  “We tasted it and it has a distinct chemical flavor to it, really off putting,” Reddit user u/MillennialModernMan wrote. “Same thing happened last time … Read more

‘Forever chemicals’ in your toilet paper might give you cancer: study

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‘Forever chemicals’ in your toilet paper might give you cancer: study

Your toilet paper might give you cancer, according to scientists. Experts from the University of Florida warn that your toilet paper could contain toxic “forever chemicals,” also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs), which have previously been linked to certain cancers and even low sperm count. In the new study, published in Environmental Science … Read more

Alarming map shows cancer-causing chemicals in 330 animal species

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Alarming map shows cancer-causing chemicals in 330 animal species

Call it concerning carcinogen cartography. An alarming new map shows the global scope of certain cancer-causing forever chemicals, which may be harming over 330 species of animals worldwide. The unsettling analysis was published Wednesday by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Researchers pored over 100-plus recent peer-reviewed studies, which found these animals harbored 120 unique polyfluoroalkyl … Read more

How modern life has mutated the human body in 50 years

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How modern life has mutated the human body in 50 years

Humans are evolving – but not exactly for the better. Additives, chemicals and other byproducts of manufacturing have pervaded our day-to-day — but how exactly they affect the human body is still being revealed nearly 50 years after the landmark Toxic Substances Control Act debuted. Recent research has shown that chemicals in the foods we … Read more

Chemicals in household products could cause cancer, diabetes in kids: study

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Chemicals in household products could cause cancer, diabetes in kids: study

Exposure to manmade “forever” chemicals could alter the biological development of children and cause diseases, a new study has found. Polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are used in a wide range of household products and are referred to as “forever” chemicals because they break down very slowly and build up in the environment and in the … Read more

Candles release toxic chemicals that go ‘directly to our lungs’: expert

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Candles release toxic chemicals that go ‘directly to our lungs’: expert

Don’t blow off this warning. An Australian researcher is advising against burning scented candles, as they could pollute homes with toxic chemicals. Dr. Svetlana Stevanovic, a professor at Deakin University in Waurn Ponds, told local outlet 7NEWS that candle lovers should err on the side of caution when lighting up — the wick, that is. “Candles … Read more

Chemicals in nail polish, shampoo raise Type 2 diabetes risk: study

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Chemicals in nail polish, shampoo raise Type 2 diabetes risk: study

Substantial exposure to phthalates — chemicals found in hundreds of products, including soaps, shampoos and nail polishes — is linked to a higher incidence of Type 2 diabetes among white women, a new study found. “Our research found phthalates may contribute to a higher incidence of diabetes in women, especially white women, over a six-year … Read more

Too many kids use ‘extremely toxic’ toy cosmetics: public health experts

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Too many kids use ‘extremely toxic’ toy cosmetics: public health experts

This is not child’s play. Many kids in the US could be using potentially toxic beauty products, a new study found. Using makeup and body paint seems like harmless fun for kids – but marketing to children doesn’t ensure the cosmetics’ safety, researchers from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and the nonprofit Earthjustice have … Read more

Thinx ‘non-toxic’ period panties settles $5M lawsuit over harmful chemicals

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Thinx ‘non-toxic’ period panties settles M lawsuit over harmful chemicals

You may want to thinx again before wearing these undies. Period panty company Thinx settled a class-action lawsuit for $5 million after wearers were allegedly duped into believing the underwear was safe and sustainable. In fact, the absorbent undergarments allegedly contained so-called “forever” chemicals, short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have the potential to … Read more

Scientists may be able to clear brain of Alzheimer’s-causing proteins

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Scientists may be able to clear brain of Alzheimer’s-causing proteins

By Luke Andrews Health Reporter for DailyMail.com 16:22 24 Aug 2022, Update 17:22 24 Aug 2022 In Alzheimer’s, amyloid beta protein builds up in the brain and sticks together But researchers say they may have found a way to clear them by increasing levels of another protein. In a study on mice genetically engineered to … Read more