Tag: Chemicals
Health and economic costs from three toxic chemicals used in plastics estimated at $1.5 trillion for a single year
Plastic pollution is a pressing issue that not only affects the environment but also poses serious health risks…
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ taint rural California drinking water, far from known sources
PFAS contamination in rural California is causing concern among residents like Juana Valle, who never imagined that the…
A Toxic Synergy Arises When ‘Forever Chemicals’ Merge With Microplastics : ScienceAlert
Microplastics and PFAS Combined: A Growing Threat to Wildlife and the Environment Microplastics and persistant materials known as…
Using personal care products during and after pregnancy can increase exposure to toxic chemicals
The use of personal care products during and after pregnancy has been found to increase exposure to toxic…
Enlisting Microbes to Break Down ‘Forever Chemicals’
Enlisting Microbes to Break Down ‘Forever Chemicals’ By Saima S. Iqbal A group of bacteria has proven to…
Common consumer product chemicals now tied to cardiac electrical changes
Environmental phenols, commonly found in everyday consumer products, have been linked to adverse effects on the heart's electrical…
Scientists highlight widespread human exposure to packaging-related chemicals
A groundbreaking study has shed light on the extent of human exposure to food contact chemicals (FCCs), revealing…
Chemicals in makeup, sunscreen may raise odds for dangerous pregnancy complication
Chemicals in sunscreen, makeup, and other personal care products have long been a concern for their potential impact…