The results of a new scientific study have revealed that the majority of school uniforms and children’s clothes tested contain high levels of toxic PFAS chemicals.
Category: Environmental Chemicals
Spotlight on Microplastics, Chemical Additives and Weight Gain
Exposure to microplastics and plastic chemical additives in cosmetics, food and clothes have been linked to an increased risk for obesity by affecting metabolism and promoting the growth of fat cells.
RECALL: Lead in Children’s Sandals
Recall of Kolan sandals for children due to lead inside shoes. Sandals are sold exclusively on amazon.
Pregnant women are exposed to highly toxic chemicals in personal care and home care products: study
A new study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has demonstrated that pregnant women in the U.S. are being exposed to highly toxic chemicals in their personal-care/cosmetics and home-care products that can increase the risk of cancer and developmental toxicity to their offspring.
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RoundUp Weedkiller Triggers Convulsions in Animals, say scientists
The results of a new scientific study on the effects of gyphosate on the nervous system reveal a link between the use of Round-Up weedkiller (which contains glyphosate as the primary active ingredient) and convulsions in animals. This finding creates implications for Parkinson’s Disease in humans.
Toxic Chemicals in Your Clothes
Buyer Beware: Clothing has been found in laboratory tests to contain an array of toxic chemicals like phthalates, lead, brominated flame retardants and even PFAS forever chemicals.
EPA Designates Two PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous
Two of the twelve thousand PFAS “forever chemicals”* will now be listed as “hazardous substances” under the U.S. Superfund law per the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Simple Method for Destroying Toxic PFAS Forever Chemicals Discovered
There is finally some good news about toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’. Scientists have just discovered a way to break down, or destroy, at least two PFAS chemicals.
Dementia and Hidden Home Toxin
See how to prevent a hidden, deadly toxin that has not only been linked to serious health outcomes like cancer, but also dementia, and is lurking in many homes and work spaces.
FDA to Gather Data on PFAS in Food Containers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it is opening a docket to obtain information about the use of PFAS in food packaging, including collection of data on food packaging products that contain PFAS, review of potential exposures that could result from such packaging, and an evaluation of the health effects.
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