IBD Risk Increases with Ultra-Processed Foods

Scientists conducting a new study found that a higher intake of ultra-processed food is associated with higher risk of inflammatory bowel disease.

PFAS State Laws

PFAS chemicals have among the strongest bonds in chemistry and at the present time there is no ‘death’ of these chemicals, meaning they do not break down over time, but appear they will live on “forever”. PFAS chemicals are not regulated by the U.S. government so it is up to individual states to determine and regulate PFAS chemicals to protect their residents. Many states are not addressing the PFAS problem, but some are. Here are some state laws being proposed or enacted to help protect state residents by at least minimizing exposure to the dangers of PFAS.

Salon Workers Have Growing Concerns Over Chemical Exposure

Salon workers across the cosmetology industry, including spa, hair, and nail salon employees, have begun to express workplace safety concerns.

PFAS and Other Dangerous Chemicals Discovered in Fetal Organs

Researchers have discovered toxic industrial chemicals in the organs of fetuses conceived decades after many countries had banned the substances.

Makeup Contains Toxic PFAS Chemicals, say scientists

New scientific research has found toxic PFAS chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in most waterproof mascara, liquid lipsticks, and foundations tested.

Toxic Chemicals in Baby Food Triggers State Lawsuit

The state of New Mexico is filing a lawsuit against the makers of popular baby food brands claiming their products contain toxic ingredients.

Even Low Levels of BPA Harms Developing Brain’s Sleep Center: Study

Scientists have now found that BPA disrupts the development of the brain’s sleep center.

‘Overturn 2 Billion Dollar Talc Verdict’ say Johnson and Johnson Lawyers

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is asking for a Supreme Court review of a $2 billion verdict against them.

NY Bill would Ban Toxic PBDE Fire Retardant Chemicals in Home Products

New York firefighters and environmental advocates joined New York Senator Todd Kaminsky to push for the passage of a bill that would ban carcinogenic PBDE flame retardant chemicals in household items.

Food Dyes may Trigger Colitis, IBD in Some People: Study

The results from recent scientific research suggest that certain artificial food dyes can cause inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when the immune system has become dysregulated.