This common chemical could cause chromosomal abnormalities in eggs
An American research team recently observed that benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) could have effects on eggs and impact human reproduction. ...
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Phthalates increase risk of preeclampsia
Pregnant women with high exposure to phthalates are more likely to develop preeclampsia. THE ESSENTIAL Exposure to high levels of ...
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PFAS, phthalates… Advice from a researcher to reduce daily risks
An expert gives tips for eating and maintaining your home while avoiding microplastics, which surround us and harm our health. ...
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Ultra-processed foods: why should pregnant women avoid them?
An American study has warned of the risks of phthalates, chemical substances that can contaminate ultra-processed foods, during pregnancy. THE ...
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Phthalates: 10% of premature births linked to exposure of pregnant women in the United States
In the United States, 10% of premature births are linked to pregnant women's exposure to phthalates, according to a new ...
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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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Pregnancy: exposure to phthalates harms boys’ brains
In utero exposure to these chemicals commonly used in plastic is associated with developmental disorders in young boys, according to ...
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Sex toys, a health hazard?
These sexual objects would contain high concentrations of phthalates. THE ESSENTIAL Sex toys "constitute a category of consumer products whose ...
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Plastic toys: an alternative to phthalates would harm the brain
Acetyl tributyl citrate is a chemical compound used as an alternative to phthalates, endocrine disruptors: a new study shows that ...
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Plastic: phthalates would increase the risk of diabetes in women
Phthalates, a common substance found in plastic found in, among other things, hygiene products, can increase the risk of developing ...
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Endocrine disruptors: a study confirms the link between exposure to phthalates and premature births
© Shutterstock"Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy is a risk factor for preventable preterm birth.". This is the conclusion of a ...
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Phthalate from plastic can affect health over generations
Exposure to phthalates contained in certain plastics may impact health for two generations, according to a new study. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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5 Tips to Avoid Phthalate Exposure Linked to Premature Birth
An American study points to the link between exposure to phthalates, harmful endocrine disruptors found in plastics, and premature births. ...
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Phthalates would increase the risk of childhood cancer
Omnipresent in everyday objects, phthalates could increase the risk of certain pediatric cancers, such as osteosarcoma and lymphoma, by 20%. ...
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Too many endocrine disruptors found in fast food
Fast food contains substances that can disrupt your hormones. THE ESSENTIAL According to the NPD study, the “fast-food” branch alone ...
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USA: 100,000 early deaths from phthalates in plastics
Daily exposure to phthalates, substances present in many plastic products in particular, could lead to 100,000 deaths per year in ...
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Plastic responsible for more than 100,000 premature deaths in the United States
Phthalates, a chemical compound present in plastic material considered an endocrine disruptor found in food and everyday objects, is thought ...
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Plastic pollution: children are born with ever smaller penises
Plastic pollution has an impact on the size of penises and the growing infertility of couples. THE ESSENTIAL Shanna Swan, ...
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Chemical exposure disrupts sleep in postmenopausal women
Phthalates are generally present in plastic products but also in cosmetic products. More than half of postmenopausal women suffer from ...
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Phthalates responsible for 100,000 premature deaths in the USA
© Shutterstock / DidiPhoA study carried out in France, between 2014 and 2016, already alerted to the fact that almost ...
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Phthalates: an impact on vitamin D levels in women
Significant exposure to bisphenol A, or phthalates, would be associated with a decrease in blood levels of vitamin D, especially ...
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Phthalates: cardiovascular risks in men
Phthalates are found in the body of almost 100% of the population. And they expose to several diseases.We knew their ...
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Toys: safe plastics
The phthalates used to soften plastic in children's toys have been replaced. Their substitutes are a priori safe. But the ...
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Indoor pollution: 90% of dust contaminated
Almost all household dust is contaminated with chemicals harmful to health. Phthalates, phenols and flame retardants are very present.Homes are ...
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Fast food: high phthalate levels among consumers
Fat, sugar and salt are not the only elements present in too much quantity in the food of fast food. ...
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Phthalates: why they should be banned
What are phthalates?These are chemical compounds that have been used since the 1950s to soften PVC-type plastics. From auto parts ...
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Asthma: phthalates are said to be a risk factor
Fetuses do not seem to be protected from everything by their mother's womb. Indeed, during pregnancy, exposure to phthalates would ...
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Bisphenol A increases the risk of miscarriage
A woman who has a high level of bisphenol A has a 30% risk of miscarriage, according to an American ...
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Phthalates could increase the risk of miscarriage
A study of 302 Chinese women shows that exposure to phthalates is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage. THE ...
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