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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 […]
06/06/2024
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By Ethan Huff
Nearly 60% of sperm samples found to contain worrying levels of glyphosate
The global food supply is now so contaminated with toxic glyphosate (Roundup) herbicide that nearly 60 percent of men have contaminated sperm. Researchers from France published a study in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety revealing that three out of five sperm samples collected from a French infertility clinic showed high levels of glyphosate, the […]
05/01/2024
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By Laura Harris
STUDY: Microplastics in the body may aggravate cancer and spur metastasis
A recent study published in the journal Chemosphere has found alarming evidence suggesting that microplastics might exacerbate cancer aggressiveness and stimulate the spread of cancer cells, also known as metastasis. Microplastics, tiny particles measuring a millionth of a gram, are present in virtually everything humans consume, from bottled water to meat and plant-based food. They can enter the body through the […]
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 […]
03/19/2024
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By Laura Harris
REPORT: Over 16,000 chemicals found in common plastic products, 3,000 more than the previous estimate
A new report from the PlastChem Project has found that there are at least 3,000 more chemicals present in different plastic products than previously estimated. Conducted by a team of European scientists and funded by the Research Council of Norway, the report identified over 16,000 chemicals in common products like water bottles, teething toys and even medical products […]
03/07/2024
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By Laura Harris
STUDY: Researchers found microplastics in all human placenta they tested
A new study published in the journal Toxicological Sciences discovered microplastics in all 62 human placenta samples tested. Microplastics, tiny particles measuring a millionth of a gram, are present in virtually everything humans consume, from bottled water to meat and plant-based food and are able to enter the body through consumption of food that has made contact with […]
03/04/2024
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By Zoey Sky
DEADLY INK: Study reveals 90% of tattoo ink contains chemicals that cause ORGAN DAMAGE
A study has found that more than nine in 10 people who get tattoos in America could be unintentionally exposing themselves to harmful chemicals that cause organ damage. Testing conducted in New York on 54 ink samples has revealed at least 45 contained compounds that were not listed on the label. Details of the study were published […]
02/05/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Study links micro- and nanoplastics to Parkinson’s and dementia
A study has found that microplastics and nanoplastics affect a specific protein found in the brain, causing changes associated with Parkinson’s disease and some types of dementia. Microplastics and nanoplastics Microplastics and nanoplastics are two types of plastic waste that have become a major concern for environmental and human health. Produced from the degradation of larger […]
01/31/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Consumer Reports: PLASTICS CHEMICALS are present in many popular foods
A report by the New York-based Consumer Reports (CR) has found that chemicals in plastics are present in many popular food items. The organization examined 85 food items for plastic chemicals such as phthalates and bisphenols – with the endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA) as one example of the latter. It found that 79 percent […]
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