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Permian Basin Community Seeks Fix for Radium in Its Drinking Water

Utilities serving thousands of Texans exceed legal limits for radium.

Texas Observer · Aug 12

New research links prenatal exposure to Pfas to later development of PMOS

Study suggests exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ may be a main driver of disease, formerly called PCOS, authors say

The Guardian - US · Jun 19

Health advocates warn government’s claims of baby formula safety contradict data

Independent scientists who reviewed the results said most samples were contaminated with Pfas or phthalates

The Guardian - US · May 10

Our toxicologist reveals the 3 secretly toxic items in your living room – and the simple swaps to make to protect your health and home

Replace couches and carpets, and tackle dust effectively, our expert urges

Homes & Gardens · Feb 21, 2025

3 secretly toxic items in your bedroom that toxicologists urge you to replace now to protect your health

Danger might be lurking where you least expect it

Homes & Gardens · Jan 31, 2025

Record levels of 'forever chemicals' found in wildlife near New Mexico base, hunters warned

Environmental regulators and health officials in New Mexico are warning hunters that harmful chemicals known to cause cancer in people have been found at record levels in birds, small mammals and plants at a lake near Holloman Air Force Base

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Diet Mountain Dew for the win? Why the favorite soda of both JD Vance and Tim Walz may not be a health drink.

The chartreuse soda contains three artificial sweeteners and various additives. How safe are they?

Fortune · Aug 7, 2024

Dust busters: what’s really in household dust and how to get rid of it

Dust is full of seemingly benign detritus, but experts say it may also contain contaminants with concerning health implications

The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2024

Forever Chemicals May Endanger Hundreds of Iconic Species Worldwide

A new report finds more that PFAS threatens more than 330 species around the globe ranging from large mammals like polar bears to fish.

Inverse · Feb 22, 2023

Northwestern professor takes on ‘forever chemicals,’ and he just might win

William Dichtel’s research with colleague Brittany Trang found that heating a combination of a widely used solvent and lye can destroy many types of common cancer-causing PFAS found in Teflon pans and many other products.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 16, 2022