Ultra-Processed Food Additives Increase Risk for Second Heart Attack, Stroke

A new study has found that eating ultra-processed foods can increase the likelihood of a subsequent, more likely fatal heart attack–or stroke–in individuals who have already suffered an initial heart attack.

Phthalate Chemicals Linked with High Cholesterol and Heart Disease: Study

The results of a new scientific study have demonstrated that exposure to plastic-associated chemicals such as phthalates can increase the risk of high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.

Premature Deaths Linked to Hormone-Disrupting Phthalate Chemicals

A new study has revealed that daily exposure to toxic chemicals called phthalates, commonly used in the manufacture of plastic food containers and many cosmetics, may lead to roughly 100,000 premature deaths among older Americans every year.

Air Purifiers Dumping Toxins into Your Room: Study

Some electronic air purifiers are actually polluting indoor air by creating toxins that are known dangers to human health.

Fracking Increases Risk of Heart Attack: Study

Scientists have uncovered a link between living near fracking activity and an increased risk for heart attacks.

Cardiometabolic Risk for Teens Exposed Early to PFAS: A NIEHS-Nominated Study

Early exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals, including PFOA found in nonstick cookware and thousands of other consumer products, can lead to cardiometabolic defects later in life.

Food Additives in Processed Meat Linked to Cardiovascular Disease and Early Death

Scientists heading up a large, longitudinal, global study have found a link between eating processed meat and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death.

Gut Microbiome Affected by Toxic Chemicals in Products, Environment, Food

The microbes that inhabit our bodies are influenced by what we eat, drink, breathe and absorb through our skin, and most of us are chronically exposed to natural and human-made environmental contaminants. In this study, scientists reviewed the research linking dozens of chemicals present in our personal care products, home care products, general environment and our food to changes in the gut microbiome and associated health challenges.

Tooth Decay Linked to Toxic Chemical PFAS: New Study

Scientific studies have demonstrated that PFAS is a toxic chemical and numerous adverse health consequences have been linked to it including some kinds of cancers (especially breast, testicular and prostate cancers), liver problems, heart disease, hormonal disruption, low birth weight and numerous other health problems including thyroid problems, high cholesterol, kidney problems, prostate problems and fertility problems. Now, another adverse health consequence has been added to that list: tooth decay in children.

In a Heartbeat: Food Chemical BPS Hinders Heart Function within Minutes of Exposure

The results of a new scientific study researching potential health effects to the industrialized food additive BPS (BPA’s counterpart replacement for lining food and beverage containers in the U.S. food supply) BPS can hinder heart function within minutes of a single exposure.