PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ may be linked to multiple sclerosis, especially in women
Women with higher blood levels of PFAS “forever chemicals” may be more likely to have multiple sclerosis, according to a new study.
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Reducing use of personal care products quickly lowers toxic chemicals in the body
Study shows even small reductions lower levels of health-harming substances
Switching from conventional personal care products to nontoxic alternatives can rapidly and significantly reduce exposure to harmful chemicals.
Endocrine disruptors impair women’s fertility, may lead to PCOS, major review finds
Strong evidence indicates they damage female reproductive health and increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)—substances that interfere with the body’s hormone systems—may contribute to a wide range of female reproductive health problems, including reduced fertility, early or delayed puberty, premature menopause, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a new review of more than 250 human and animal studies.
Prenatal PFAS exposure may be linked to childhood obesity, study shows
Exposure in the womb to “forever chemicals” may be associated with a higher risk of obesity in 10-year-olds, especially females, a new study shows.
‘Forever chemicals’ (PFAS) may weaken immune function in children, leading to more frequent infections
Drinking water contaminated by human-made “forever chemicals” appears to impair children’s immunity, potentially increasing the risk of common childhood infections, new research shows.
PFAS in drinking water linked to increased cancer risk, groundbreaking study finds
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.
Plastics pose ‘urgent threat’ to children’s lifelong health, major review warns
Scientists say chemicals in everything from food packaging to bath products cause lasting health damage and call for urgent global action
A sweeping new review warns that chemicals in common plastics pose serious and lasting health risks to children, from before birth through adulthood.
PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ tied to cancer, birth defects
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
Phthalates in everyday products may fuel breast cancer, new study warns
Research links chemicals in cosmetics, packaging, and plastics to tumor growth and reduced treatment success
Common chemicals in plastics, personal care products, and food packaging may drive the onset, growth, and spread of breast cancer—the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in women, new research suggests.
EPA exposed for hiding chemical risks, favoring corporate interests
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a long and well-documented history of questionable conduct when it comes to regulation of chemicals important to the profit centers for many large and powerful corporations. Numerous examples show a pattern of agency actions that allow for the use of dangerous chemicals by consumers, farmers, groundskeepers and others … EPA exposed for hiding chemical risks, favoring corporate interests
