Tag: Chemicals
Study links ‘forever chemicals’ to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," has been linked to an increased…
Gut microbes may flush ‘forever chemicals’ from the body
Researchers have discovered that certain microbes found in the human gut may play a crucial role in expelling…
Human Gut Bacteria Can Gather Up PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’
Human Gut Bacteria Can Gather Up PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Lurking in our nonstick pans, our rain jackets, and…
Gut Bacteria Found to Soak Up Toxic Forever Chemicals : ScienceAlert
Could Gut Bacteria Help Protect Us From 'Forever Chemicals'? Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are notorious for their…
How plants could help us detect, and even destroy, dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ – Grist
The future In the case of PFAS contamination, Berger envisions a similar system: plants that could serve as…
‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Popular US Beers, Above EPA Limits : ScienceAlert
Beer Contamination: The Presence of PFAS in Your Favorite Beverage Beer is a beloved beverage enjoyed by people…
Forever Chemicals In Your Closet? How PFAS May Be Harming Your Health
The fashion industry's quest for performance has led to the widespread adoption of synthetic chemicals known as per-…
California Told Companies to Label Toxic Chemicals. Instead They’re Quietly Dropping Them
California's Proposition 65 has been a game-changer when it comes to consumer safety and toxic chemicals. This law…
Scientists home in on alternatives to ‘forever chemicals’
PFAS have long been a concern due to their persistence in the environment and their accumulation in animals,…
Mattresses Could Be Exposing Kids to Dangerous Chemicals While They Sleep : ScienceAlert
Are Children's Mattresses Releasing Harmful Chemicals? Recent research has raised concerns about the safety of children's mattresses, suggesting…
Hot New Tech Turns Forever Chemicals Into Valuable Resource : ScienceAlert
New Method Discovered for Destroying 'Forever Chemicals' PFAS Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as 'forever chemicals', have…
Dolphins are dying from toxic chemicals banned since the 1980s
Dolphins in the seas around the UK are facing a dire situation, with increasing water temperatures and the…