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‘Forever chemicals’ found in reusable period products

‘Forever chemicals’ found in reusable period products Researchers have detected “forever chemicals” (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS) in reusable feminine hygiene products, including menstrual underwear and pads. A study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters found that almost a third of reusable period products contained PFAS, with some containing high concentrations suggesting intentional […]

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There’s a link between infant mortality and lead in the air

There’s a link between infant mortality and lead in the air Infant mortality is tied to the concentration of lead in the air, according to a new study. Concentrations of lead in the air remain substantial in developed and developing countries, largely the result of industrial emissions. Even with the decline in lead in gasoline, […]

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Plastic exposure may be making bacteria resistant to drugs

Plastic exposure may be making bacteria resistant to drugs Microplastics could be fueling antibiotic resistance, according to new research. Microplastics—tiny shards of plastic debris—are all over the planet. They have made their way up food chains, accumulated in oceans, clustered in clouds and on mountains, and been found inside our bodies at alarming rates. Scientists […]

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