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PFAS Found in Reusable Menstrual Products: Health and Environmental Risks Highlighted
A study found PFAS, forever chemicals linked to various health issues, in nearly one-third of 59 tested reusable menstrual products from North America and Europe; researchers highlight the need for consumer demand for PFAS-free alternatives.
PFAS Found in Reusable Menstrual Products: Health and Environmental Risks Highlighted
A study found PFAS, forever chemicals linked to various health issues, in nearly one-third of 59 tested reusable menstrual products from North America and Europe; researchers highlight the need for consumer demand for PFAS-free alternatives.
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44% Bias Score
Congress Proposes Safe Beauty Bills to Ban Toxic Chemicals in Hair Products
The U.S. Congress introduced four bills to ban or regulate dangerous chemicals in hair products, primarily targeting those used by Black women, based on studies linking ingredients to cancer and other health problems, and following a 2022 law that gave the FDA authority but little change.
Congress Proposes Safe Beauty Bills to Ban Toxic Chemicals in Hair Products
The U.S. Congress introduced four bills to ban or regulate dangerous chemicals in hair products, primarily targeting those used by Black women, based on studies linking ingredients to cancer and other health problems, and following a 2022 law that gave the FDA authority but little change.
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36% Bias Score
Record Number of EU Consumer Product Safety Alerts in 2024
A record 4,100 consumer product safety alerts were issued in the EU in 2024 due to dangerous chemicals found in cosmetics, vape liquids, clothing, jewelry, and toys, exceeding previous levels and highlighting concerns about public health and environmental safety.
Record Number of EU Consumer Product Safety Alerts in 2024
A record 4,100 consumer product safety alerts were issued in the EU in 2024 due to dangerous chemicals found in cosmetics, vape liquids, clothing, jewelry, and toys, exceeding previous levels and highlighting concerns about public health and environmental safety.
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28% Bias Score
Trump Administration to Overturn State Bans on Toxic Chemicals
The Trump administration plans to overturn hundreds of state bans on toxic chemicals like PFAS in consumer goods by changing EPA chemical risk evaluations, potentially increasing public exposure to harmful substances and undermining state-level protections.
Trump Administration to Overturn State Bans on Toxic Chemicals
The Trump administration plans to overturn hundreds of state bans on toxic chemicals like PFAS in consumer goods by changing EPA chemical risk evaluations, potentially increasing public exposure to harmful substances and undermining state-level protections.
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48% Bias Score
Study Links Childhood Diseases to Synthetic Chemicals, Urging Global Regulatory Reform
A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine links rising childhood diseases to synthetic chemicals, citing a 35% increase in childhood cancers and doubled male reproductive birth defects since 1950, recommending urgent global legal reforms and a precautionary principle for chemical approvals.
Study Links Childhood Diseases to Synthetic Chemicals, Urging Global Regulatory Reform
A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine links rising childhood diseases to synthetic chemicals, citing a 35% increase in childhood cancers and doubled male reproductive birth defects since 1950, recommending urgent global legal reforms and a precautionary principle for chemical approvals.
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56% Bias Score
14 Dutch Children Hospitalized Due to Vaping-Related Illnesses
At least 14 Dutch children have been hospitalized this year due to vaping-related illnesses, with symptoms ranging from bleeding lungs to collapsed lungs; tests on confiscated vapes reveal high levels of nicotine, formaldehyde, and other toxic substances exceeding legal limits, raising concerns abou...
14 Dutch Children Hospitalized Due to Vaping-Related Illnesses
At least 14 Dutch children have been hospitalized this year due to vaping-related illnesses, with symptoms ranging from bleeding lungs to collapsed lungs; tests on confiscated vapes reveal high levels of nicotine, formaldehyde, and other toxic substances exceeding legal limits, raising concerns abou...
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40% Bias Score
Study Reveals PFAS in Reusable Menstrual Products
A peer-reviewed study found PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in 100% of 19 reusable menstrual and incontinence products tested from North America, South America, and Europe; higher concentrations suggesting intentional addition in about 30% of the 59 products tested, raising concerns about health and e...
Study Reveals PFAS in Reusable Menstrual Products
A peer-reviewed study found PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in 100% of 19 reusable menstrual and incontinence products tested from North America, South America, and Europe; higher concentrations suggesting intentional addition in about 30% of the 59 products tested, raising concerns about health and e...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Launches $10 Million Health Study Following East Palestine Derailment
The Trump administration announced a $10 million, five-year study on the long-term health effects of the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, prompted by public concerns and allegations of prior government inaction, following a $600 million settlement with Norfolk Southern.
Trump Administration Launches $10 Million Health Study Following East Palestine Derailment
The Trump administration announced a $10 million, five-year study on the long-term health effects of the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, prompted by public concerns and allegations of prior government inaction, following a $600 million settlement with Norfolk Southern.
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56% Bias Score
Children's Mattresses Emit Toxic Chemicals, Posing Developmental Risks
New research reveals that children's mattresses release harmful chemicals like phthalates and flame retardants, exceeding safe limits and posing developmental and hormonal risks; studies highlight the need for stronger regulations and safer product designs.
Children's Mattresses Emit Toxic Chemicals, Posing Developmental Risks
New research reveals that children's mattresses release harmful chemicals like phthalates and flame retardants, exceeding safe limits and posing developmental and hormonal risks; studies highlight the need for stronger regulations and safer product designs.
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52% Bias Score
Smartwatch Bands Found to Contain High Levels of Toxic PFAS
A University of Notre Dame study found 15 of 22 tested smartwatch brands contain high levels of PFAS, exceeding levels found in other consumer products and raising health concerns due to prolonged skin contact; the study checked for PFAS in bands from Nike, Apple, Fitbit, and Google.
Smartwatch Bands Found to Contain High Levels of Toxic PFAS
A University of Notre Dame study found 15 of 22 tested smartwatch brands contain high levels of PFAS, exceeding levels found in other consumer products and raising health concerns due to prolonged skin contact; the study checked for PFAS in bands from Nike, Apple, Fitbit, and Google.
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44% Bias Score
Waste Incinerator Proximity Linked to Elevated PCBs and Dioxins in Breast Milk
A UK study found increased levels of PCBs and dioxins in breast milk of mothers living near waste incinerators, although levels remained within the European average; further monitoring is recommended.
Waste Incinerator Proximity Linked to Elevated PCBs and Dioxins in Breast Milk
A UK study found increased levels of PCBs and dioxins in breast milk of mothers living near waste incinerators, although levels remained within the European average; further monitoring is recommended.
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24% Bias Score
EPA Bans Cancer-Causing Chemicals TCE and Perc
The EPA banned TCE and perc, chemicals linked to cancer and other health problems, used in dry cleaning, carpet cleaning, and various industrial applications; this decision reverses a previous administration's action and faces potential reversal attempts, but will take four years to fully undo.
EPA Bans Cancer-Causing Chemicals TCE and Perc
The EPA banned TCE and perc, chemicals linked to cancer and other health problems, used in dry cleaning, carpet cleaning, and various industrial applications; this decision reverses a previous administration's action and faces potential reversal attempts, but will take four years to fully undo.
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44% Bias Score
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