home
Microplastics Make Gut Inflammation Worse by Killing Good Bacteria
A 2026 study found microplastics worsen colitis by depleting butyrate-producing gut bacteria and breaking down the mucus barrier.
home
Women With PCOS Have Significantly Higher Phthalate Levels
A 2026 study found MEHP and DEHP phthalate levels were significantly higher in women with PCOS compared to controls.
baby
Prenatal PFOS Exposure Gave Female Offspring PCOS Traits
A 2026 study found mice exposed to PFOS in the womb developed PCOS-like symptoms including high testosterone and irregular cycles.
home
DDT Activates Breast Cancer Pathways Through Hormone Receptors
A 2026 study mapped 12 molecular targets showing how the banned pesticide DDT drives breast cancer through hormone signaling.
baby
PFAS-Contaminated Water Raised Blood Pressure in Pregnant Women
A 2026 study found pregnant women exposed to PFAS-contaminated water had higher odds of dangerous blood pressure patterns.
home
Microplastics Are Damaging Your Kidneys
A 2026 review found microplastics cause kidney inflammation, fibrosis, and may drive chronic kidney disease progression.
home
Nanoplastics and BPA Together Are Destroying Kidneys
A 2026 study found combined nanoplastic and BPA exposure causes severe kidney damage through mitochondrial destruction and cell death.
home
PFAS Kills Healthy Liver Cells but Protects Cancer Cells
A 2026 study found PFOS and its replacement 6:2 Cl-PFESA kill healthy liver cells while making liver cancer cells resistant to death.
home
GenX, the PFAS Replacement, Causes Liver Tumors in Mice
A 2026 study found GenX (HFPO-DA) caused liver tumors and reduced survival in mice at 5 mg/kg/day over 18 months.
home
Three Everyday Chemicals Linked to Liver Cancer
A 2026 review found PAHs, PFAS, and cadmium are all linked to chronic liver disease and liver cancer risk.
home
Heavy Metal Exposure Quadruples Death Risk in Heart-Kidney Patients
A 2026 NHANES study found heavy metal mixtures raised all-cause mortality risk nearly 4x in people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome.
home
PFAS May Shorten How Long Women Can Have Children
A 2026 study of 2,037 women found PFOS, PFOA, and PFHxS exposure linked to shorter reproductive lifespan and earlier menopause.
Knowledge is Power
Join 50,000+ conscious living advocates receiving our weekly breakdown of environmental science and safe home practices.
Science-backed insights. No spam, ever.