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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 […]
05/10/2024
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By Ethan Huff
Popular dry shampoo brands RECALLED after cancer-causing ingredient discovered
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of dry shampoos sold by major companies due to the products containing a carcinogenic compound called benzene that is linked to cancer, including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow. “Benzene is an organic chemical compound that has been determined to be a […]
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 […]
04/30/2024
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By Ethan Huff
PRIME Drinks facing lawsuit after tests show each beverage contains 3X the LIFETIME amount of “forever chemicals”
The manufacturer of PRIME Drinks, a popular hydration brand created by influencer Logan Paul, is being sued after the beverages were found to contain three times the amount of “forever chemicals” a person can safely consume in an entire lifetime, according to reports. Paul’s electrolyte brand was found to contain PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonic acid), a […]
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 […]
02/02/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Study: Humans consume over 1,000 microplastics particles every year through TABLE SALT
People consume more than 1,000 microplastics annually through table salt, according to a study. Researchers from Andalas University (UNAND) in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province noted this finding in a paper published in the Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management (GJESM). The study authors looked at 21 table salt brands purchased in groceries at the […]
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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