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Environmental Health Expert Gives FDA an ‘F’ for Its Handling of Chemicals in Our Food. His Advice on How to Lower Your Exposure

Dr. Leo Trasande, an internationally recognized expert in children’s environmental health, talks to HealthDay about the dangers of PFAS in our food supply.

Pregnant Women Concerned About Chemical Exposure May Want to Avoid Makeup, Nail Polish and Hair Dye, New Study Suggests

In a new study, pregnant and breastfeeding women who used personal care products like nail polish, makeup and hair dyes had significantly higher levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS in their blood plasma and breast milk.

PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Bottled and Tap Water Samples from Around the World

Researchers detect 10 PFAS chemicals in tap and bottled water samples collected from 15 countries.

Girls May Start Puberty Early Due to Chemical Exposure, Study Finds

Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals are more likely to start puberty early – increasing their risk for obesity, diabetes and heart disease, researchers say.

Chemicals Commonly Found in Cosmetics May Raise Risk of High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

A new study links parabens and phenols used in many makeup and sunscreen products to high blood pressure in pregnant women.

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09 Dec
EPA Bans Two Solvents Linked to Cancer

EPA Bans Two Solvents Linked to Cancer

Two commonly used solvents that have been linked to cancer were banned Monday by the Environmental Protection Agency.

The solvents, known as trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (Perc), are used in in cleaners, spot removers, lubricants, glue and automative care...

04 Dec
20th Century Lead Exposures Took Grim Toll on Americans' Health

20th Century Lead Exposures Took Grim Toll on Americans' Health

Decades of lead exposure from car exhaust altered the mental health of millions of Americans, making them more prone to depression, anxiety and ADHD, a new study claims.

Lead was first added to gasoline in 1923 to help keep car engines healthy, researchers said.

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19 Nov
Want to Lower Chemical Exposures in Pregnancy? Quit Nail Polish, Makeup and Hair Dye

Want to Lower Chemical Exposures in Pregnancy? Quit Nail Polish, Makeup and Hair Dye

Women who won't leave the house without makeup or a spritz of hairspray may want to think twice about those habits when they're pregnant or breastfeeding.

New research links these and other personal care products, including hair dyes, fragrances, lotions, moisturizers an...

28 Oct
1 in 5 Americans' Drinking Water Tainted With PFAS Chemicals

1 in 5 Americans' Drinking Water Tainted With PFAS Chemicals

More than 20% of people in the continental United States might have drinking water contaminated with “forever chemicals,” a new study suggests.

Between 75 and 95 million Americans rely on groundwater that contains detectible concentrations of these chemical...