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07/12/2024
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By Cassie B.
Scary new study reveals PFAS “forever chemicals” can seep through human skin
Forget what you’ve been told in the past about your skin acting as a barrier to protect you from exposure to toxins as a new study shows that the dangerous “forever chemicals” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are absorbed through the skin at much higher levels than once believed. This is according to a study […]
04/25/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Report: FOREVER CHEMICALS found in bandages used on wounds
A new report has revealed that per- and polyfluoroaklyl substances (PFAS) – commonly known as “forever chemicals” – are also present in popular bandages used on wounds. The bombshell report was made possible by consumer watchdog blog Mamavation, which partnered with Environmental Health News (EHN) for the endeavor. The two entities commissioned a laboratory certified […]
04/11/2024
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By Lance D Johnson
Common bandages contain alarming levels of cancer-causing PFAS, which leach directly into the blood
A new investigation by Mammavation finds that cancer-causing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are manufactured into the absorbent pad and sticky flap of common bandages. This is concerning, because PFAS can then leach directly into the bloodstream. According to the investigation, bandages from some of the most well-known brands, like Band-Aid and Curad, contain hazardous […]
01/09/2024
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By Zoey Sky
Research reveals forever chemicals may interfere with bone growth in children and adults
A study has revealed that exposure to a widespread, toxic chemical may interfere with bone development in both children and young adults. The forever chemical can also potentially put them at greater risk for bone health issues, such as osteoporosis, later in life. The study, which focused mainly on Hispanic individuals from southern California, was published in […]
09/28/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Forever chemicals pose greater cancer risk to women than men, study finds
Researchers have been warning the public for years about the many health issues linked to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” Unfortunately, these toxic chemicals can be found in many household products and can cause various health issues, including different types of cancer. The alarming findings of a recent study published in the Journal […]
09/15/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Study: “Eco-friendly” plant-based drinking straws more harmful than plastic ones due to toxic FOREVER CHEMICALS
Plant-based drinking straws, often touted as alternatives to plastic versions, may not be “eco-friendly” as they purport themselves to be. This is because researchers from Belgium have found that these plant-based straws contain toxic “forever chemicals” that cause more harm to the environment. The authors of the study published in Food Additives & Contaminants looked […]
08/28/2023
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By Ramon Tomey
Study: Paper and bamboo drinking straws have HIGHER concentrations of FOREVER CHEMICALS than plastic straws
A new study has found that paper and bamboo straws, often touted as “eco-friendly” alternatives, contain higher concentrations of so-called forever chemicals than plastic straws. A group of researchers in Belgium reported this finding in a study published in Food Additives and Contaminants. The study authors from the University of Antwerp (UAntwerp) tested dozens of straws from […]
07/26/2023
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By Olivia Cook
USGS: At least 45% of TAP WATER across the U.S. is contaminated with FOREVER CHEMICALS
Almost 45 percent of tap water across the country is contaminated with so-called “forever chemicals,” according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). In a national news release, the USGS reported that at least 45 percent of the nation’s tap water is estimated to have one or more types of chemicals known as per- and polyfluorinated alkyl […]
07/25/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Researchers find evidence of toxic chemicals from cosmetics and plastics in the blood of pregnant women
In a study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal, California researchers found new evidence that several chemicals used in plastic production and other industrial applications are commonly present in the blood of pregnant women, creating increased health risks for mothers and their babies. The study recruited and enrolled women from the Chemicals in Our Bodies […]
05/25/2023
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By Olivia Cook
18 Popular US-made soft contact lenses found to contain high levels of harmful PFAS
At least 18 popular kinds of soft contact lens brands manufactured in the United States are largely made up of harmful compounds called per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” Forever chemicals do not naturally break down either in the environment or even within the human body. Unfortunately, more and more of them […]
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