According to new scientific study results, changes in the human sex ratio at birth—defined as the percentage of newborns that are boys—are associated with the presence of toxic levels of air and water pollutants.
Category: Environmental Chemicals
Toxic Chemical Found in Disposable Face Masks: Researchers
New research has revealed traces of heavy metals like lead and other toxins such as carcinogenic chemicals in disposable face masks.
Carcinogenic Chemical Found in Deodorant
An independent lab has found concerning levels of Benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical, in over half of 108 batches of antiperspirant and deodorant body sprays from 30 different brands.
Ban PFAS in Food Containers Bill vs PFAS Manufacturers and Big Chemical
The bipartisan bill known as “Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act” is getting another chance among legislators with S.3169 – Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2021. The purpose of the legislation is to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals.
Dangerous Chemicals Uncovered in Common Herbs, Spices: Consumer Reports Lab Investigation
A new investigative study conducted by Consumer Reports has uncovered potentially dangerous chemicals in commonly used herbs and spices.
PFAS Forever Chemicals Promote Prostate Cancer, say scientists
The results of a new scientific study suggest that consuming a high-fat diet in combination with exposure to PFAS chemicals triggers changes in benign and malignant prostate cells that promote rapid tumor growth.
Autism Linked to PBDE Fire Retardant Chemical on Furniture, Carpets
Scientists have uncovered another link between autism/autistic behaviors and toxic chemicals common in household environments. More specifically, a recent animal study demonstrated that adult subjects exposed to PBDEs pass on these neuroendocrine-disrupting chemicals to their developing offspring. Further, the female offspring show traits relevant to autism spectrum disorders.
Scientists Monitoring Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging
Scientists are calling for a better understanding of the health ramifications of ubiquitous ‘grease proofing’ chemicals that have been used for decades in US foods.
EPA Finally Addressing Toxic PFAS Forever Chemicals
The U.S. federal government has finally announced a plan to take action on PFAS, a ubiquitous class of toxic chemicals that have been associated with a wide range of potential health risks.
Plastics in Poo: Babies have More than Adults, say scientists
The results of a new study have revealed that infants have higher amounts of one type of microplastic in their stool than adults.
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