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‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Some Period Products
Researchers test more than 120 period products and find some, but not all, contain PFAS, a category of chemicals linked to a variety of health issues.
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Emulsifier Chemicals Are Everywhere in Foods. Could They Raise Diabetes Risk?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2024
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Emulsifiers -- substances that are essential ingredients in processed foods -- appear to increase people’s risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.
Chemicals Stored in Your Garage Could Raise Odds for ALS
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2024
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Volatile and toxic chemicals commonly stored in garages can increase the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Gasoline or kerosene, gas-powered equipment and lawn care chemicals represented the top three risk factors for ALS found in garages, researchers report.<...
Seafood Can Pass on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals,' Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2024
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Cancer-linked 'forever chemicals' made news this week, with the Biden Administration vowing to cut levels in the nation's tap water.
EPA Cracks Down on Toxins Threatening Those Living Near Chemical Plants
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 9, 2024
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Are you one of the estimated 104,000 Americans who lives within six miles of factories that spew organic chemicals into the air?
Say Goodbye to PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging: FDA
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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PFAS "forever" chemicals, increasingly linked to health risks, will no longer be added to food packaging handled by American consumers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
"Grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances [P...
Mercury Levels in Tuna Haven't Budged Since 1971
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2024
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Mercury levels in tuna haven't changed since 1971, despite efforts to reduce emissions of the toxic metal into the environment, researchers report.
Their analysis of nearly 3,000 tuna samples caught in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans between 1971 and 2022 reveale...
Flame Retardant Chemicals Show Links to Preterm Birth
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2024
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Pregnant women exposed to flame-retardant chemicals could face an increased risk of premature birth, a new study warns.
Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are commonly used as flame retardants in products like furniture, baby items, electronics, clothes and building materials...
PFAS Chemicals May Harm Bones of Hispanic Teens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 7, 2023
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“Forever” PFAS chemicals appear to harm bone health in Hispanic teenagers, a new study finds.
The more PFAS chemicals found in the bodies of Hispanic adolescents, the lower their bone density was, researchers report in the Dec. 6 issue of the journal Environmenta...
PFAS Chemicals Tied to Later Puberty in Girls
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2023
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Exposure to ubiquitous chemicals known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, may delay puberty in girls, new research indicates.
The study is the first to consider the role hormones play in the delay, according to researchers from the University of Cincinnati....
Common Plastics Chemical Tied to Higher Odds for Postpartum Depression
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2023
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Moms with higher prenatal levels of plastics chemicals known as phthalates may face a slightly increased risk of postpartum depression, according to a new study.
Postpartum depression affects up to 20% of new mothers, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. ...
Tear Gas Might Harm a Woman's Reproductive Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 25, 2023
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Researchers in Minnesota have uncovered a new link between tear gas exposures and negative effects on reproductive health.
The study was prompted by anecdotal reports of irregular menstrual cycles among protestors who were exposed to tear gas during the nationwide protes...
Common PFAS Chemicals Linked to Cancers in Women
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2023
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Harmful "forever" chemicals are widespread in the environment, and new research hints they pose a particular health risk to women.
A new study suggests women who are exposed to higher levels of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, are more likely to have b...
Cleaning Products, Even Green Ones, Emit Unhealthy Toxins
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2023
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Everyday products used for cleaning or freshening the air may release hundreds of hazardous volatile organic compounds, according to new research.
Both conventional and "green" products emitted these VOCs in an analysis by the Environmental Working Group, though the gree...
Common Plastics Chemical Could Harm Boys' Development
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 4, 2023
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Phthalates are commonly used in plastics, and researchers have now tied them to developmental issues in toddler boys who were exposed to the chemical in the womb.
Chemical Contamination on International Space Station Exceeds That Found Back Home
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2023
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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are living in an environment that contains higher levels of potentially harmful chemicals than seen in American homes, new research reveals.
The discovery is important because it could guide the design of future spa...
Carcinogens Found at Montana Nuclear Missile Base as Cancer Cases Rise Nearby
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2023
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An investigation into a high number of cancers at a Montana nuclear missile base has led to the discovery of unsafe levels of a likely carcinogen.
The hundreds of cancer cases appear to be connected to underground launch control centers at Malmstrom Air Force Base.
Men's Use of Personal Care Products, and Chemicals They Contain, Has Doubled in 20 Years
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2023
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Men's use of personal care products has almost doubled since 2004, exposing them to some potentially harmful chemicals, a new study commissioned by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) finds.
Overall, the average American adult uses 12 personal care products a day that...
Cleanup After Ohio Train Derailment Released Dangerous Gases: Report
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2023
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The cleanup of industrial chemicals following a freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, early this year released high levels of some dangerous gases, including acrolein, investigators say.
The Norfolk Southern freight train was carry...
Beauticians, Hairdressers May Face Higher Odds for Ovarian Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2023
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When thinking of people in high-risk jobs, hairdressers and beauticians don't immediately come to mind.
But cosmetologists have a much greater chance of developing ovarian cancer than the average woman, a new study reports.
Specifically, working for a decade or mor...
Nearly Half of Tap Water Americans Drink Is Tainted With PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2023
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“Forever chemicals” are widespread in the environment, and new research finds they can be detected in about 45% of U.S. tap water samples.
The chemicals are per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, and their spread through drinking water -- both tap and we...
PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Blood of Pet Dogs, Horses
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2023
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New research on horses and dogs found elevated levels of PFAS “forever chemicals,” establishing horses as sentinel species.
Sentinel species provide advance warning of a danger to people.
The work also advanced knowledge about PFAS exposure and liver and kidney...
Gas Stove Chemical Tied to Higher Risk of Leukemia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2023
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Using gas stoves can increase indoor air levels of benzene, a chemical linked to higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers, a new study reports.
Analysis of dozens of stoves revealed that a single gas cooktop burner on high or a gas oven set to 350 degrees Fah...
Black, Hispanic Americans More Likely to Have PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2023
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Black and Hispanic communities in the United States are more often poor — and also more likely to have harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their drinking water, a new study reveals.
Sources of PFAS pollution — including major manufacturers...
Toxins From Grilling, Smoking & Car Exhaust Could Raise Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2023
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Toxic chemicals that develop from car exhaust, smoking and backyard grilling might increase your risk of developing the autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.
These chemicals are called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). They form as coal, o...
Thousands of Tons of Toxic Chemicals Are Released Into American Homes Each Year
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2023
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Many common household products emit airborne toxins that can harm your health in ways up to and including cancer, a new study reports.
Dozens of different types of consumer products contain toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemicals that escape as gases and accum...
Each Year Spent Working With Certain Chemicals Raises Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2023
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Jobs that regularly expose you to certain chemicals appear to steadily increase your risk of pancreatic cancer, a new analysis reports.
People with more than 20 years of exposure to some chemical agents had a 39% increased risk of pancreatic cancer, compared with an 11% ...
Black Hairdressers May Be at High Risk From Toxic Chemicals
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2023
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Black and Hispanic women who work as hairdressers are exposed to an array of chemicals, including many that have not been previously identified, a small study finds.
Researchers found that compared with women of color in office jobs, hair stylists had higher levels of va...
Workplace Fumes, Dust Could Raise Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 9, 2022
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The air where you work could be increasing your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.
Breathing in the fumes from commercial vapors, gases and solvents -- and even common dusts found in the workplace -- appears to increase chances of the chronic ...
Chemicals in Household Plastics May Raise Risk for Fibroids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2022
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Uterine fibroids can cause uncontrolled bleeding and infertility in women, and now a new study finds an unexpected culprit: Toxic chemicals called phthalates that are present in everything from fast-food packaging to plastic water bottles.
“We detected the phthalate DE...
'Healthier' Furniture Without PFAS Toxins Brings Healthier Offices
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2022
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Equipping offices with "healthier" furnishings could reduce human exposure to risky PFAS chemicals, new research suggests.
To look at indoor PFAS levels, a team led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in Boston, analyzed building dust in classrooms and common c...
Use of Hair Straighteners Tied to Doubling of Risk for Uterine Cancer
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2022
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Women who regularly use chemical hair straighteners may be more prone to developing uterine cancer, a new large government study suggests.
The study, which followed nearly 3...
Most U.S. Voters Want Products Free of Harmful Chemicals: Poll
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- October 11, 2022
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Do the majority of Americans want government to make sure the products they buy are free of harmful chemicals?
Yes, a new survey shows, and they are even willing to pay more to g...
Study Points to Jobs With Highest Risk for ALS
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2022
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People who work in manufacturing, welding and chemical operations and are exposed to hazardous chemicals may face a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS...
High Levels of PFAS 'Forever' Chemicals in Kids' School Uniforms
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- September 21, 2022
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Your children's school clothes may look neat, but are they safe to wear?
Maybe not.
Researchers found high levels of dangerous chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (
With PFAS in Packaging, How Safe Is Microwave Popcorn?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2022
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Munching handfuls of microwave popcorn might be perfect for movie night, but your snack could be loading your body with potentially harmful "forever chemicals," experts warn.
Pregnant Women Face Exposures to Dangerous Chemicals Daily
- By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2022
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Pregnant women are exposed to toxic chemicals in dishware, hair coloring, plastics and pesticides that can heighten their risk of cancer and harm child development, a new study warns.
Breakthrough Might Break Down PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2022
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PFAS compounds are known as “forever chemicals” because they degrade slowly in the environment and accumulate in the body, potentially harming human and animal health.
Bacteria...
PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Cost the U.S. Billions
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2022
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They are called "forever chemicals" because they linger in the human body and can contribute to the risk of everything from cancer to childhood obesity.
Chemicals Found in Cosmetics, Plastics Linked to Preterm Delivery
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 14, 2022
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Phthalates, chemicals that are typically used to strengthen plastics, are in millions of products people use ...
Weed Killer Glyphosate Found in Most Americans' Urine
- By Cara Murez and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- July 12, 2022
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More than 80% of Americans have a widely used herbicide lurking in their urine, a new government study suggests.
The chemical, known as glyphosate, is "probably carcinogenic to humans," the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer has
Bumble Bee Clams Recalled Due to PFAS Chemical
- By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2022
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Bumble Bee Foods is recalling some canned, smoked clams because they contain high levels of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Federal Court Orders EPA to Re-examine Whether Roundup Causes Cancer
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2022
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A federal appeals court has ruled that the EPA must take another look at whether the key ingredient in the weed killer Roundup poses a cancer risk, although the product will remain o...
Nerve Gas Sarin Probably Caused Gulf War Syndrome
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2022
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After 30 years, researchers believe they finally have definitive evidence of the primary cause of Gulf War syndrome: exposure to low levels of the nerve gas sarin.
Pregnant American Women Are Facing Higher Exposures to Chemicals
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2022
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Exposure to potentially harmful chemicals is on the rise among pregnant women in the United States, a new study warns.
"This is the first time we've been able ...
No Threat From Common Chemicals in Most Face Masks: Study
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2022
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Reassuring new research finds that most face masks used by people during the pandemic don't have high levels of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Mom's Use of Workplace Disinfectants in Pregnancy Tied to Eczema, Asthma in Kids
- Cara Murez
- March 29, 2022
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If you're a worker who plans to get pregnant, take heed of a new study that warns that pregnant women who work in hospitals and are exposed to disinfectants may be more likely to have children who suffer from asthma...
Fracking Wastewater Loaded With Toxic Chemicals, Study Shows
- February 18, 2022
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Fracking has already raised the ire of environmentalists for its effects on the planet, but new research sends up another red flag: The wastewater produced by the complicated oil and gas drilling process is loaded with toxic and cancer-causing contaminants that threaten both p...
EPA to Restore Rule Limiting Mercury Pollution From Power Plants
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- February 1, 2022
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Enforcement of a rule limiting power plant emissions of mercury and other hazardous pollutants will be resumed, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday.
It's the latest move by the Biden administration to reinstate environmental protections lifted by th...
Could Everyday Plastics Help Make You Fat?
- Robert Preidt
- January 31, 2022
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Is your plastic water bottle widening your waistline?
Could be.
In a new study, Norwegian researchers said that chemicals in common plastic products like water bottles or food packaging may put you at risk of piling on the pounds.
"Our experiments show that ...
Pesticides at Work Could Raise Odds for COPD Lung Disease
- Robert Preidt
- January 31, 2022
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Workplace exposure to pesticides may boost a person's risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study finds.
COPD is a group of lung diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing problems. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two main types of ...