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Are PFAS in eggs from backyard chickens safe?
Think your backyard eggs are the safest option? A new study shows they might be hiding high levels of PFAS compared to store-bought eggs.
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Is biodegradable PLA plastic food packaging safe?
Biodegradable plastic is marketed as safe, but new research shows it can cross the placental barrier and damage fetal development.
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Are Your Plastic Spatulas Leaching Aromatic Amines?
Think your plastic spatula is safe? A new study found carcinogenic aromatic amines leaching directly into food. Here is what you need to know.
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Is Your Teething Ring Leaching BPA?
Your baby's teething ring might be a source of daily chemical exposure. Here is what the latest research says about BPA in children's toys.
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Phthalates in pregnancy: New data on reproductive development
A 2026 study links common phthalate exposure during pregnancy to altered reproductive development in infants. Here is what you need to know.
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Endocrine disruptors and phthalates: a risk to children's vision
New research links common endocrine-disrupting phthalates to visual impairment in young children. Here is what you need to know.
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Do PFAS Affect Children’s Brain Development?
New research shows PFAS chemicals are linked to altered brain structure in adolescents. Here is what you need to know to protect your home.
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Chemicals migrating from food packaging into your dinner
A new study found 114 chemicals leaching from common food packaging. Here is what you need to know about what's ending up in your food.
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Is There BPA in Your Canned Iced Tea?
That canned iced tea might be leaching chemicals. A new study found BPA in 30% of beverages tested. Here is what you need to know.
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Phthalates, Bisphenol, and Gestational Diabetes: The Link
New research links common plasticizers to gestational diabetes. Here is what you need to know about your exposure during pregnancy.
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Do Phthalates in Pregnancy Affect Baby Lungs and Asthma?
New research links prenatal phthalate exposure to changes in lung development. Here is what you need to know to protect your growing family.
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Do Flame Retardants Affect Child Brain Development and Cognition?
A new study links prenatal exposure to common flame retardants with lower cognitive scores in children. Here is what you need to know.
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