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toxics
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Study highlights potential health risks of chemicals in ultra-processed foods
[ad_1] Synthetic chemicals migrating into ultra-processed foods from packaging and equipment may contribute to rising rates of obesity,…
May 21, 2025
Opinion: How DOGE undermines efforts to combat a deadly lung disease
[ad_1] A sweeping rollback of workplace safety regulations has gutted U.S. protections against silicosis, threatening to revive one…
May 13, 2025
Cancer rates are rising among younger adults, especially women, researchers find
[ad_1] A growing number of Americans under 50 are being diagnosed with cancers such as breast, colorectal, kidney,…
May 12, 2025
Endocrine disrupting chemicals linked to persistent nausea during pregnancy
[ad_1] Exposure to a mixture of common EDCs including phthalates and phenols was associated with an increased risk…
April 5, 2025
Levels of microplastics in the brain are increasing over time, with highest levels found in dementia patients
[ad_1] In a recent paper published by Nature Medicine, researchers examined micro- and nanoplastic (MNP) contamination in brain,…
March 15, 2025
Chlorinated drinking water linked to higher cancer risk, study finds
[ad_1] Chlorinating drinking water at common levels in the U.S. and E.U. may raise the risk of bladder…
February 19, 2025
Regulating plastics is essential for protecting children’s brains, scientists say
[ad_1] A new briefing paper from Project TENDR highlights the threat plastic poses to children’s neurological development and…
April 20, 2024