A recent analysis of existing scientific studies revealed that toxic PFAS chemicals were detected in every umbilical cord blood sample across 40 studies conducted over the last five years.
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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.
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.
Medical Monitoring Recommended for People Exposed to Toxic PFAS Chemicals
A new report from the National Academies recommends blood tests and medical monitoring for people likely to have high exposure to the toxic chemicals known as PFAS.
PFAS Chemicals Linked to Liver Cancer in Humans: Study
A new study has demonstrated that exposure to PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ can significantly increase an adult’s risk for liver cancer. Researchers found that those people who had the highest exposure to PFAS chemicals were 4.5 times more likely to develop liver cancer.
Toxic PFAS Found in Food Packaging
Scientists tested over 100 different products ranging from salad bowls to burger wrappers from restaurant and grocery chains to measure the level of toxic PFAS chemicals. Researchers found PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in bowls, bags, plates, and wrappers, even from some companies that claim they have phased them out.
EPA Health Warning: PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued nationwide health advisories for four toxic PFAS chemicals commonly found in drinking water.
Liver Disease Linked with PFAS Forever Chemicals: Study
The results of a new scientific study indicate that PFAS exposure in pregnancy is contributing to rising rates of liver disease in kids.
RECALL: Clams Contain Toxic PFAS Chemicals
Bumble Bee brand is recalling its smoked clams after tests by the Food and Drug Administration revealed harmful levels of PFAS. chemicals.
U.S. Military Leaving Behind PFAS, Other Highly Toxic Chemicals in Afghanistan
Some of the military bases the U.S. is leaving behind in Afghanistan are filled with toxic chemicals that can pose serious health and environmental problems, including substances that increase the risk of cancer and other diseases.. What is worse: these toxic sites may never get a full cleanup.
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