EU Bans Bisphenol A in All Food Contact Materials
The European Union banned Bisphenol A (BPA) from all food contact materials starting January 20, 2024, due to health concerns identified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), following over a decade of scientific warnings and a prior ban on its use in products for infants and young children.
EU Bans Bisphenol A in All Food Contact Materials
The European Union banned Bisphenol A (BPA) from all food contact materials starting January 20, 2024, due to health concerns identified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), following over a decade of scientific warnings and a prior ban on its use in products for infants and young children.
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44% Bias Score
Premature Puberty Surge in Indian Girls: Health and Societal Implications
A recent study in India reveals a concerning rise in premature puberty among six-year-old girls, with menstruation onset and physical changes similar to teenagers; possible causes include pesticide exposure, environmental factors, and obesity.
Premature Puberty Surge in Indian Girls: Health and Societal Implications
A recent study in India reveals a concerning rise in premature puberty among six-year-old girls, with menstruation onset and physical changes similar to teenagers; possible causes include pesticide exposure, environmental factors, and obesity.
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20% Bias Score
Harvard Doctor Issues Warning: Fragrances Linked to Cancer and Infertility
Harvard professor Dr. Trisha Pasricha warns against using perfumes and colognes due to evidence linking phthalates, endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in many scented products, to cancer, infertility, and other health problems; the FDA lacks sufficient data on their safety, while stricter regulati...
Harvard Doctor Issues Warning: Fragrances Linked to Cancer and Infertility
Harvard professor Dr. Trisha Pasricha warns against using perfumes and colognes due to evidence linking phthalates, endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in many scented products, to cancer, infertility, and other health problems; the FDA lacks sufficient data on their safety, while stricter regulati...
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64% Bias Score
EU Bans Bisphenol A from Food Contact Materials
The European Union banned Bisphenol A (BPA) from all food contact materials starting January 20, 2024, following a 2023 EFSA opinion citing health risks across all ages; the ban, years in the making, includes containers, bottles, and coatings, and may extend to other consumer products.
EU Bans Bisphenol A from Food Contact Materials
The European Union banned Bisphenol A (BPA) from all food contact materials starting January 20, 2024, following a 2023 EFSA opinion citing health risks across all ages; the ban, years in the making, includes containers, bottles, and coatings, and may extend to other consumer products.
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36% Bias Score
French Study Reveals High Pesticide Residue Levels in Non-Organic Fruits and Vegetables
A French study found that 84% of non-organic clementines and 62% of non-organic fruits and vegetables overall contained detectable pesticide residues in 2022, including those classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic, raising concerns about consumer health.
French Study Reveals High Pesticide Residue Levels in Non-Organic Fruits and Vegetables
A French study found that 84% of non-organic clementines and 62% of non-organic fruits and vegetables overall contained detectable pesticide residues in 2022, including those classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic, raising concerns about consumer health.
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56% Bias Score