forever chemicals

Reducing use of personal care products quickly lowers toxic chemicals in the body

Study shows even small reductions lower levels of health-harming substances

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A woman looking at a display of personal care products

Switching from conventional personal care products to nontoxic alternatives can rapidly and significantly reduce exposure to harmful chemicals.

PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ may be linked to multiple sclerosis, especially in women

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Women with higher blood levels of PFAS “forever chemicals” may be more likely to have multiple sclerosis, according to a new study.

PFAS in drinking water linked to increased cancer risk, groundbreaking study finds

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Exposure to “forever chemicals” in drinking water is significantly associated with the increased risk of multiple cancers, including some not previously linked to these toxic compounds, a first-of-its-kind study shows.

PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ tied to cancer, birth defects

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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of manufactured chemicals widely used by a range of industries and commonly found in a large number of consumer products. One common characteristic of PFAS is that they persist in the environment and can accumulate in humans and animals. For this reason, they are often … PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ tied to cancer, birth defects