More Toxic Chemicals Discovered in Vapes: Study

There is still a lot to be uncovered about the effects of additives in vapes, as well as the combined effects of those additives. But here are some highlights of new scientific research findings and what we know so far.

Why PFAS Chemicals Get People Sick: Study

A new scientific study has uncovered why PFAS chemicals are dangerous to human health.

Exposure to Carcinogens from Personal Care Products: Survey

The results from a a new survey indicate that on average, U.S. consumers are exposed to two ingredients linked to cancer from their personal care products every day.

What do U.S. Food Consumers Care About? Poll

What do U.S. food consumers really care about? The results of a new poll reveal the percentage of consumers who care about “natural” versus “processed” food.

Mainstream Media Finally Reports on Toxic Chemicals in Period Products

Another independent laboratory, this time hired by the NYT, looked for signs of PFAS in 44 period products—including period underwear, tampons, menstrual cups, and more. Their lab conclusions were similar to the results uncovered earlier this year: A surprising number of period/incontinence/personal hygiene products being used by consumers today contain toxic chemicals such as PFAS–including products labeled as “PFAS-Free”.

FDA Denies Petition to Ban Food Packaging Chemicals

The FDA has denied a petition urging the agency to consider a ban of phthalate chemicals used in plastic food packaging.

FDA Finally Targets BPA, PFAS in Food

The FDA indicated that it will finally conduct a food safety review to address concerns over a growing list of chemical food additives, including BPA and PFAS.

AT&T, Verizon Left Toxic Lead Cables Scattered Around US: Investigation

A new report has revealed that AT&T, Verizon and Frontier Communications left legacy lead-sheathed telecom cables scattered about the US in the thousands.

EPA wants a record of the products containing PFAS

The EPA finally wants companies to disclose whether their products contain toxic PFAS “forever” chemicals.

Toxic Fashion: Chemicals in Clothing are Getting People Sick

Toxic chemicals in fabric make an appearance in everything from sports bras and leggings, to t-shirts, underwear and socks, to yellow bath towels, to airline and school uniforms and children’s clothes. Some of the chemicals scientists have found in garments include PFAS, tributyl phosphate, the antifungal dimethyl fumarate, disperse dyes, lead, arsenic and endocrine disrupting BPA and phthalates, among others.