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Environmental Health Expert Gives FDA an ‘F’ for Its Handling of Chemicals in Our Food. His Advice on How to Lower Your Exposure Environmental Health Expert Gives FDA an ‘F’ for Its Handling of Chemicals in Our Food. His Advice on How to Lower Your Exposure

Dr. Leo Trasande, an internationally recognized expert in children’s environmental health, talks to HealthDay about the dangers of PFAS in our food supply.

Pregnant Women Concerned About Chemical Exposure May Want to Avoid Makeup, Nail Polish and Hair Dye, New Study Suggests Pregnant Women Concerned About Chemical Exposure May Want to Avoid Makeup, Nail Polish and Hair Dye, New Study Suggests

In a new study, pregnant and breastfeeding women who used personal care products like nail polish, makeup and hair dyes had significantly higher levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS in their blood plasma and breast milk.
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Bottled and Tap Water Samples from Around the World PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Bottled and Tap Water Samples from Around the World

Researchers detect 10 PFAS chemicals in tap and bottled water samples collected from 15 countries.
Girls May Start Puberty Early Due to Chemical Exposure, Study Finds Girls May Start Puberty Early Due to Chemical Exposure, Study Finds

Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals are more likely to start puberty early – increasing their risk for obesity, diabetes and heart disease, researchers say.
Chemicals Commonly Found in Cosmetics May Raise Risk of High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Chemicals Commonly Found in Cosmetics May Raise Risk of High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

A new study links parabens and phenols used in many makeup and sunscreen products to high blood pressure in pregnant women.
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