13 stories tagged #PFAS

  1. How Everyday Plastics May Harm Your Hormones and Fertility
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    How Everyday Plastics May Harm Your Hormones and Fertility

    Chemicals in common plastics can disrupt hormones, potentially affecting fertility. Experts explain the risks and how to reduce exposure.

    last wk. 3 min read
  2. Forever Chemicals Found in 98.8% of Human Blood Samples in US Study
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    Forever Chemicals Found in 98.8% of Human Blood Samples in US Study

    A new study detects PFAS in nearly all blood samples, highlighting widespread exposure and health risks.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. Scientists Warn of 'Silent' Fertility Crisis From Synthetic Chemicals
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    Scientists Warn of 'Silent' Fertility Crisis From Synthetic Chemicals

    A new review warns that pesticides, plastics, and forever chemicals threaten fertility in both humans and animals globally.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. 'Forever Chemicals' Linked to Weakened Bones in Children, New Study Warns
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    'Forever Chemicals' Linked to Weakened Bones in Children, New Study Warns

    Research suggests exposure to PFAS chemicals in early life may lead to lower bone density in children, potentially increasing fracture risk later in life.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Microplastics and PFAS Chemicals Threaten Human Fertility, Expert Warns
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    Microplastics and PFAS Chemicals Threaten Human Fertility, Expert Warns

    Expert Shanna Swan highlights how microplastics, plasticizers, and PFAS chemicals in everyday products are harming hormone levels, fertility, and overall reproductive health.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Penguins Reveal Widespread 'Forever Chemical' Contamination in Remote Regions
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    Penguins Reveal Widespread 'Forever Chemical' Contamination in Remote Regions

    Scientists use Magellanic penguins as 'toxicologists' to detect persistent PFAS chemicals in remote Patagonian waters, highlighting global environmental threats.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Forever Chemicals: The Decades-Long Cover-Up of Global Pollution
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    Forever Chemicals: The Decades-Long Cover-Up of Global Pollution

    Investigative journalist Mariah Blake details the shocking history of PFAS, 'forever chemicals,' and their pervasive, toxic impact on human health and the environment.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  8. EU Agency Supports Broad PFAS Ban, Cautions on Economic Impact
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    EU Agency Supports Broad PFAS Ban, Cautions on Economic Impact

    European Chemicals Agency backs ban on 'forever chemicals' amid health and environmental concerns.

    2mo ago 1 min read