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fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Scientists find dozens of cancer-causing chemicals in HAIR EXTENSIONS

But experts from Silent Spring Institute have now discovered several 'chemicals of concern' in these additions - including those made from human hair. In their study, the team screened 43 popular products sold online for a wide range of chemicals. Their analysis uncovered traces of dozens of chemicals, including flame retardants, phthalates, pesticides, styrene, tetrachloroethane, and organotins. Worryingly, previous research has shown that these substances are linked with cancer, hormone disruption, developmental problems, and effects on the immune system.
Public health
fromwww.dailybulletin.com
1 month ago

Unknown substance caused chest pain, muscle spasms in staffers at California prison, report says

Five staffers were hospitalized after an unknown substance was discovered in a Chino prison, authorities said Tuesday, Jan 20. Firefighters with the Chino Valley Fire District responded to the California Institution for Women just before 10 a.m., Tuesday, the district said. They responded after an unknown chemical substance was found on a joint and a Bible page at the prison, according to an initial hazardous materials spills report filed with the state.
Public health
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Environment
fromScary Mommy
7 months ago

New Study Finds High Levels Of Forever Chemicals Some In Reusable Menstrual Products

Higher than expected levels of PFAS were found in menstrual and incontinence products, raising health and environmental concerns.
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Trump administration actions contradict MAHA rhetoric on toxic chemicals

Kennedy and the MAHA movement's rise to power is disorienting for scientists and advocates in environmental health who are focused on human exposure to toxic chemicals and environmental pollutants.
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fromMail Online
8 months ago

Scientists discover toxic 'forever chemicals' in 98% of UK rivers

Trifluoroacetic acid has been found in 31 of 32 river samples across the UK, raising serious concerns about human reproduction.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Trump cuts demolish agency focused on toxic chemicals and workplace hazards

The NIOSH is significantly weakened due to budget cuts, jeopardizing crucial workplace safety research.
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