Tag: Chemicals
Most U.S. Adults Unaware of Forever Chemicals
Authors say information about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances needs to be better communicated to the public
Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid Exposure Linked to Lower Bone Density
Baseline plasma PFOS linked to longitudinal changes in bone mineral density in overweight/obese Hispanic teens
Agricultural Glyphosate Spray Detected in Pregnant People Living Near Fields
Concentrations higher during the spray season
Moderate, Heavy Use of Chemical Hair Relaxer Linked to Uterine Cancer
Among postmenopausal women, moderate and heavy use associated with increased risk versus never/light use
Prenatal Lead Exposure Linked to Child Cognitive Developmental Delay
The association of developmental delay with maternal lead level was more evident among children with higher genetic risk
Exposure to PFAS Linked to Increased Rate of Thyroid Cancer
56 percent increased rate of thyroid cancer diagnosis seen per doubling of linear perfluorooctanesulfonic acid intensity
EPA to Ban Carcinogenic Chemical Found in Degreasers, Cleaners
Proposal made under Toxic Substances Control Act; would ban manufacturing, processing, and distributing TCE for any use
FDA Proposes Ban on Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners Over Health Dangers
Recent research has helped raise awareness about the potential dangers of using chemical hair relaxers
California Becomes First State to Ban Four Additives in Food
Law will not eliminate the foods these additives go in, but the manufacturers will need to make 'really minor' changes to ingredients
Low-Income Children, Families Exposed to More Neurotoxic Chemicals
Review also shows greater negative impact on cognitive outcomes from exposures
