Cancer-causing Chemicals Leaching into Food from Packaging: Scientists

Scientists have now identified over three thousand chemicals leaching into food from the food packaging. Experts warn that some of the chemicals found were extremely dangerous and could cause cancer.

Women, Toxic PFAS Forever Chemicals and Hypertension

Middle-aged women with higher blood concentrations of toxic PFAS chemicals are at greater risk of developing high blood pressure.

Firefighters and Toxic Chemicals Study

A recent study sought to uncover which toxic chemicals firefighters are exposed to that may explain their increased risk for cancer.

FDA to Lower Lead Levels in Fruit Juice

Based on a report that has found “concerning levels of lead” in U.S. fruit juice* the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now plans to lower the acceptable levels of lead permitted in fruit juice.

Fracking Chemicals in Public Drinking Water Harming Babies: Study

New research has documented pollution of public water supplies caused by fracking–and its negative impact on infant health.

Microplastics Uncovered in Human Lung Tissue

Microplastics from clothing, packaging and bottles discovered in human lung tissue.

Dangerous Chemicals Found in Reusable Plastic Drinking Bottles: Study

Scientists detected more than 400 different chemicals from plastic reusable drinking bottles and over 3,500 substances derived from dishwasher soap after putting these bottles through the dishwasher. Several of these substances are potentially quite harmful to human health, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals and insecticides like DEET.

Millions of Cases of Asthma may be Caused by Chemicals in Air Pollution: New study

A new study has found that nearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, a problem particularly important in big cities. Equally disturbing, a second study by the same research team finds that 1.8 million excess deaths around the world are linked to urban air pollution.

How Triclosan Harms Your Gut Microbiome

A new study has demonstrated that triclosan can trigger problems with gut microbiome and inflammation.

Prenatal Exposure to Phthalate Chemicals Damaging to Girl Babies

The results of a recent study indicate that pregnant women exposed to these ubiquitous chemicals (phthalates are found in food/drinks, home care products and personal care products) can harm the reproductive systems of female offspring.