PFAS could enter our bloodstream through skin contact
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, better known as PFAS, are extremely persistent chemicals. THE ESSENTIAL PFAS are synthetic chemicals that resist ...
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This chemical compound most likely present in your sofa passes into the blood
A flame retardant called polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) can enter the body and cause serious illness. THE ESSENTIAL “Polybrominated diphenyl ...
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Charcot: chemicals stored in garages linked to disease
Chemicals stored in home garages increase the risk of developing Charcot disease, according to a new study. THE ESSENTIAL Storing ...
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Some household chemicals are harmful to the brain
Researchers have discovered that many chemicals used in everyday life and household work cause damage to the brain potentially linked ...
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Chemical products: be careful not to vape near your children!
Vaping near children is bad for their health because the liquid in e-cigarettes contains chemicals they breathe in, scientists say. ...
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Exposure to flame retardants increases risk of prematurity
A new study found that exposure to organophosphate ester flame retardants during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of ...
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Growth: How chemicals shape children’s development
Prenatal exposure to organophosphate esters, chemical substances present in many common consumer products, would have an impact on the growth ...
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Breast cancer: more than 900 common chemicals suspected of promoting it
A new study points to 921 chemicals, many of which are found in everyday products and the environment, that have ...
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Household chemicals reduce your chances of getting pregnant
Exposure to phthalates, an endocrine disruptor found in some household chemicals, impacts female reproductive hormones, reducing the chances of getting ...
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Chemical products: almost 20% of consumer items contain them
One in five everyday items are expected to be banned in Europe due to dangerous chemicals, such as lead and ...
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Asthma, irritation, skin: beware of chlorine in swimming pools
Several experts have warned of the risks of chlorine, a chemical used to disinfect swimming pools. THE ESSENTIAL Chlorine is ...
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‘Eternal chemicals’ in contact lenses?
Eighteen references of contact lenses contain carcinogenic pollutants, alert American researchers. THE ESSENTIAL 18 contact lens references had concentrations of ...
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PFAS: a new technology would remove 99% of residues from drinking water
A new material would eliminate 99% of chemicals present in drinking water, more specifically perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). THE ESSENTIAL New ...
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How Monsanto used science to hide the toxicity of its products
A US investigation has revealed that Industrial Bio-Test Laboratories corrupted chronic toxicity test results for Monsanto, a company that develops ...
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Parkinson’s: a chemical used for dry cleaning would increase the risk
Trichloroethylene, a chlorinated solvent, could be responsible for the rise in cases of Parkinson's disease. THE ESSENTIAL Trichlorethylene, a solvent ...
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Chemicals from plastic packaging can contaminate food in 7 days
A team of researchers has discovered that chemicals from plastic containers can spread in several solvents but also certain food ...
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PVC floors can harm our health
Walking barefoot on our vinyl flooring, installed in our apartment or house, can allow chemicals to pass through our skin. ...
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Premature labor linked to chemicals found in vagina
According to a new study from Columbia University, chemicals that accumulate in the vagina, potentially from personal care products, can ...
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Restaurant: washing plates by machine would harm our intestinal health
Dishwashers used by professionals leave rinse aid residue, which damages the protective layer of the intestine, on cutlery after cleaning, ...
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Dishes, dyes, pesticides… Pregnant women overexposed to carcinogens
Pregnant women are exposed to carcinogenic substances that can harm the development of the child: melamine, cyanuric acid and aromatic ...
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Cancer: “Eternal chemicals” in food packaging and kitchen utensils multiply the risks
According to a study, synthetic chemicals present in particular in food packaging and certain kitchen utensils could quadruple the risk ...
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Pregnant women are increasingly exposed to chemicals
When a woman is pregnant, her contact with chemical molecules is much more frequent. THE ESSENTIAL In 2019, 753,000 babies ...
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Cannabis: toxic … but less than tobacco
People who only smoke cannabis have fewer toxic chemicals in their blood and urine than people who smoke tobacco. THE ...
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Firefighters are exposed to more chemicals than previously thought
As part of their job, they come into contact with 45 potentially carcinogenic substances. They put their lives on the ...
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For the United States Environmental Protection Agency, glyphosate is not carcinogenic
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared that glyphosate is not carcinogenic to humans. A controversial conclusion. According to'US ...
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