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Pregnant Women Concerned About Chemical Exposure May Want to Avoid Makeup, Nail Polish and Hair Dye, New Study Suggests

In a new study, pregnant and breastfeeding women who used personal care products like nail polish, makeup and hair dyes had significantly higher levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS in their blood plasma and breast milk.

PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Bottled and Tap Water Samples from Around the World

Researchers detect 10 PFAS chemicals in tap and bottled water samples collected from 15 countries.

Girls May Start Puberty Early Due to Chemical Exposure, Study Finds

Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals are more likely to start puberty early – increasing their risk for obesity, diabetes and heart disease, researchers say.

Chemicals Commonly Found in Cosmetics May Raise Risk of High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

A new study links parabens and phenols used in many makeup and sunscreen products to high blood pressure in pregnant women.

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19 Nov
Want to Lower Chemical Exposures in Pregnancy? Quit Nail Polish, Makeup and Hair Dye

Want to Lower Chemical Exposures in Pregnancy? Quit Nail Polish, Makeup and Hair Dye

Women who won't leave the house without makeup or a spritz of hairspray may want to think twice about those habits when they're pregnant or breastfeeding.

New research links these and other personal care products, including hair dyes, fragrances, lotions, moisturizers an...

PregnancyChemicalsBirth Defects: Misc.Cosmetics
28 Oct
1 in 5 Americans' Drinking Water Tainted With PFAS Chemicals

1 in 5 Americans' Drinking Water Tainted With PFAS Chemicals

More than 20% of people in the continental United States might have drinking water contaminated with “forever chemicals,” a new study suggests.

Between 75 and 95 million Americans rely on groundwater that contains detectible concentrations of these chemical...

ChemicalsPollution, WaterSafety: Water
18 Oct
Global Study Finds PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Common in Tap, Bottled Water

Global Study Finds PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Common in Tap, Bottled Water

PFAS “forever chemicals” can be found in drinking water around the world, whether it comes from a tap or a bottle, a new study warns.

Ten specific PFAS chemicals were found in samples of bottled and tap water sourced from 15 countries around the world, resear...

ChemicalsPollution, WaterSafety: Water
07 Oct
PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Could Disrupt Sleep

PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Could Disrupt Sleep

Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have broken new ground, linking "forever chemicals" in the blood to poor sleep.

Their research -- published in the October issue of the journal

Chemicals
07 Oct
Phenols, Found in Many Products, Could Upset Heart's Rhythms

Phenols, Found in Many Products, Could Upset Heart's Rhythms

Chemicals called phenols include food preservatives, plastics ingredients such as BPA and the parabens in shampoos, so they are ubiquitous in everyday life.

Now, research suggests that higher exposure to phenols might trigger changes in the heart's electrical system and ...

Chemicals
01 Oct
California Bans 6 Artificial Dyes in Foods Served at Public Schools

California Bans 6 Artificial Dyes in Foods Served at Public Schools

A new law just passed in California makes it the first state to tell public schools they may no longer serve foods that contain six artificial dyes linked to health and behavior problems among children.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the&n...

Food &, Nutrition: Misc.ChemicalsFood Additives
24 Sep
Almost 200 Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer Are Found in Food Packaging

Almost 200 Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer Are Found in Food Packaging

Food sold in shrink wrap, on cardboard trays or in paper containers might contain any of nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer, a new st...

Cancer: BreastChemicals
17 Sep
Many Toxic Chemicals Leach Into Human Bodies From Food Packaging

Many Toxic Chemicals Leach Into Human Bodies From Food Packaging

That plastic wrap you find around the food you eat is far from benign: A new study shows that more than 3,600 chemicals leach into food during the packaging process.

Of that number, 79 chemicals are known to cause cancer, genetic mutations, and endocrine and reprodu...

Food &, Nutrition: Misc.Safety: FoodChemicals
11 Sep
FDA to Investigate Safety of Toxic Metals in Tampons

FDA to Investigate Safety of Toxic Metals in Tampons

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will launch an independent review into any possible effects of toxic metals found in tampons.

The announcement follows the

ChemicalsMenstruation
06 Sep
Exposure to PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' in Pregnancy Could Boost Long-Term Obesity Risk

Exposure to PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' in Pregnancy Could Boost Long-Term Obesity Risk

PFAS “forever chemicals” could cause pregnant women to experience long-term weight gain, increasing their risk of obesity in middle age, a new study warns.

Women with higher levels of

PregnancyObesityChemicals
14 Aug
Chemicals in Makeup, Sunscreen May Raise Odds for Dangerous Pregnancy Complication

Chemicals in Makeup, Sunscreen May Raise Odds for Dangerous Pregnancy Complication

Chemicals commonly found in sunscreen, makeup and other personal care products could be putting pregnancies at risk, a new study warns.

Phenols and parabens in these products increase a pregnant woman's risk of high blood pressure by 57%, particularly at 24 to 28 weeks o...

PregnancyChemicals
07 Aug
EPA Bans Vegetable Pesticide That Can Harm Fetuses

EPA Bans Vegetable Pesticide That Can Harm Fetuses

In an historic move, the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday banned the use of a pesticide that can harm fetuses.

Known as dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal), the weedkiller is used on a variety of crops, including broccoli, onions, kale, Brussels...

PregnancyPesticidesChemicalsBirth Defects: Misc.
26 Jun
Exposure to Plastics Chemical BPA May Raise Diabetes Risk

Exposure to Plastics Chemical BPA May Raise Diabetes Risk

A common plastics chemical might increase a person's risk of diabetes, a new study warns.

People fed small doses of Bisphonol A (BPA) developed significantly worse insulin sensitivity within...

Diabetes: Type IIDiabetes: Misc.Chemicals
26 Jun
Feel Sick? Waiting at Least 2 Days Before COVID Test Is Best

Feel Sick? Waiting at Least 2 Days Before COVID Test Is Best

The COVID virus, or rather people's immune response to it, has changed and it might be prudent to wait a couple days after symptoms start before taking a COVID test, researchers report.

"For COVID, we found that if you only have one test, it's best to wait two days after...

Diabetes: Type IIDiabetes: Misc.Chemicals
11 Jun
Many Louisiana Residents May Be Exposed to Sky-High Levels of Toxic Gas

Many Louisiana Residents May Be Exposed to Sky-High Levels of Toxic Gas

Many Louisiana residents are being exposed to a cancer-causing toxic gas that's used in industrial settings, researchers report.

A cutting-edge mobile...

Pollution, AirChemicals
14 May
San Francisco Set to Ban 'Forever Chemicals' in Firefighter Gear

San Francisco Set to Ban 'Forever Chemicals' in Firefighter Gear

San Francisco is on the verge of passing a ban on "forever chemicals" in the protective clothing firefighters wear while battling blazes.

City lawmakers are expected to pass an

EnvironmentChemicalsSafety: Fire
25 Apr
Emulsifier Chemicals Are Everywhere in Foods. Could They Raise Diabetes Risk?

Emulsifier Chemicals Are Everywhere in Foods. Could They Raise Diabetes Risk?

Emulsifiers -- substances that are essential ingredients in processed foods -- appear to increase people's risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.

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Food &, Nutrition: Misc.Diabetes: Misc.Chemicals
15 Apr
Chemicals Stored in Your Garage Could Raise Odds for ALS

Chemicals Stored in Your Garage Could Raise Odds for ALS

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.<...

NeurologyChemicals
12 Apr
Seafood Can Pass on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals,' Study Finds

Seafood Can Pass on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals,' Study Finds

Cancer-linked 'forever chemicals' made news this week, with the Biden Administration vowing to cut levels in the nation's tap water.

Food &, Nutrition: Misc.Cancer: Misc.Chemicals
09 Apr
EPA Cracks Down on Toxins Threatening Those Living Near Chemical Plants

EPA Cracks Down on Toxins Threatening Those Living Near Chemical Plants

Are you one of the estimated 104,000 Americans who lives within six miles of factories that spew organic chemicals into the air?

New rules

Cancer: Misc.Chemicals
28 Feb
Say Goodbye to PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging: FDA

Say Goodbye to PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging: FDA

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...

Food &, Nutrition: Misc.Chemicals
21 Feb
Mercury Levels in Tuna Haven't Budged Since 1971

Mercury Levels in Tuna Haven't Budged Since 1971

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...

Food &, Nutrition: Misc.PregnancyChemicals
30 Jan
Flame Retardant Chemicals Show Links to Preterm Birth

Flame Retardant Chemicals Show Links to Preterm Birth

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...

Premature BirthPregnancyChemicals
07 Dec
PFAS Chemicals May Harm Bones of Hispanic Teens

PFAS Chemicals May Harm Bones of Hispanic Teens

"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 Environmental Res...

Environmental MedicineChemicalsBone / Joint / Tendon ProblemsOsteoporosis
03 Oct
PFAS Chemicals Tied to Later Puberty in Girls

PFAS Chemicals Tied to Later Puberty in Girls

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....

Hormones: FemaleChild DevelopmentEnvironmental MedicineChemicalsPuberty
26 Sep
Common Plastics Chemical Tied to Higher Odds for Postpartum Depression

Common Plastics Chemical Tied to Higher Odds for Postpartum Depression

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. ...

Hormones: FemaleChemicalsDepression
25 Sep
Tear Gas Might Harm a Woman's Reproductive Health

Tear Gas Might Harm a Woman's Reproductive Health

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...

Safety &, Public HealthChemicalsMenstruationInfertility
19 Sep
Common PFAS Chemicals Linked to Cancers in Women

Common PFAS Chemicals Linked to Cancers in Women

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...

ChemicalsCancer: UterineCancer: OvarianCancer: Skin
14 Sep
Cleaning Products, Even Green Ones, Emit Unhealthy Toxins

Cleaning Products, Even Green Ones, Emit Unhealthy Toxins

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...

Environmental MedicineChemicals
04 Sep
Common Plastics Chemical Could Harm Boys' Development

Common Plastics Chemical Could Harm Boys' Development

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.

The

Pregnancy: RisksHormones: MaleBehaviorChild DevelopmentEnvironmentChemicals
09 Aug
Chemical Contamination on International Space Station Exceeds That Found Back Home

Chemical Contamination on International Space Station Exceeds That Found Back Home

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...

EnvironmentEnvironmental MedicineChemicals
08 Aug
Carcinogens Found at Montana Nuclear Missile Base as Cancer Cases Rise Nearby

Carcinogens Found at Montana Nuclear Missile Base as Cancer Cases Rise Nearby

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.

EnvironmentChemicalsMilitaryCancer: Misc.
26 Jul
Men's Use of Personal Care Products, and Chemicals They Contain, Has Doubled in 20 Years

Men's Use of Personal Care Products, and Chemicals They Contain, Has Doubled in 20 Years

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...

CosmeticsSafety &, Public HealthHygieneChemicals
13 Jul
Cleanup After Ohio Train Derailment Released Dangerous Gases: Report

Cleanup After Ohio Train Derailment Released Dangerous Gases: Report

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...

EnvironmentChemicalsPollution, Air
11 Jul
Beauticians, Hairdressers May Face Higher Odds for Ovarian Cancer

Beauticians, Hairdressers May Face Higher Odds for Ovarian Cancer

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...

CosmeticsChemicalsOccupational HealthCancer: Ovarian
06 Jul
Nearly Half of Tap Water Americans Drink Is Tainted With PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'

Nearly Half of Tap Water Americans Drink Is Tainted With PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'

"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 well --...

EnvironmentChemicalsPollution, Water
21 Jun
PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Blood of Pet Dogs, Horses

PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Blood of Pet Dogs, Horses

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 func...

Environmental MedicineChemicalsPets And Health
16 Jun
Gas Stove Chemical Tied to Higher Risk of Leukemia

Gas Stove Chemical Tied to Higher Risk of Leukemia

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...

Safety &, Public HealthEnvironmental MedicineChemicalsCancer: Leukemia
16 May
Black, Hispanic Americans More Likely to Have PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water

Black, Hispanic Americans More Likely to Have PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water

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, ...

Safety &, Public HealthSafety: WaterEnvironmental MedicineChemicalsWater Consumption
10 May
Toxins From Grilling, Smoking & Car Exhaust Could Raise Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Toxins From Grilling, Smoking & Car Exhaust Could Raise Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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...

EnvironmentChemicalsSmoking CessationPollution, AirArthritis: Rheumatoid
02 May
Thousands of Tons of Toxic Chemicals Are Released Into American Homes Each Year

Thousands of Tons of Toxic Chemicals Are Released Into American Homes Each Year

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...

Safety &, Public HealthEnvironmental MedicineChemicalsOccupational Health
27 Apr
Each Year Spent Working With Certain Chemicals Raises Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

Each Year Spent Working With Certain Chemicals Raises Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

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% ...

ChemicalsCancer: PancreaticOccupational Health
31 Jan
Black Hairdressers May Be at High Risk From Toxic Chemicals

Black Hairdressers May Be at High Risk From Toxic Chemicals

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...

PoisonsEnvironmental MedicineChemicalsCancer: Misc.Occupational Health
09 Dec
Workplace Fumes, Dust Could Raise Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Workplace Fumes, Dust Could Raise Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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 ...

Arthritis: RheumatoidChemicalsOccupational HealthPollution, Air
15 Nov
Chemicals in Household Plastics May Raise Risk for Fibroids

Chemicals in Household Plastics May Raise Risk for Fibroids

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 DEHP...

FibroidsUterine ProblemsEnvironmental MedicineChemicals
09 Nov
'Healthier' Furniture Without PFAS Toxins Brings Healthier Offices

'Healthier' Furniture Without PFAS Toxins Brings Healthier Offices

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...

EnvironmentEnvironmental MedicineChemicalsOccupational Health
20 Oct
Use of Hair Straighteners Tied to Doubling of Risk for Uterine Cancer

Use of Hair Straighteners Tied to Doubling of Risk for Uterine Cancer

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...

CosmeticsHair And Scalp Problems: Misc.ChemicalsRaceCancer: Uterine
11 Oct
Most U.S. Voters Want Products Free of Harmful Chemicals: Poll

Most U.S. Voters Want Products Free of Harmful Chemicals: Poll

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...

Safety &, Public HealthEnvironmentEnvironmental MedicineChemicalsGovernment
26 Sep
Study Points to Jobs With Highest Risk for ALS

Study Points to Jobs With Highest Risk for ALS

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...

ChemicalsNeurologyALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)Occupational Health
21 Sep
High Levels of PFAS 'Forever' Chemicals in Kids' School Uniforms

High Levels of PFAS 'Forever' Chemicals in Kids' School Uniforms

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 (

Adolescents / TeensSafety: ChildEnvironmentEnvironmental MedicineChemicals
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