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What are phthalates, and how do they put children’s health at risk?
Scientists issued an urgent call for better federal regulation of these endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Here's what you can do to reduce your family's risk.
Chemicals in shampoo and makeup are linked to early death, study finds.
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/chemicals-shampoo-makeup-linked-early-162316006.html
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Chemicals in shampoo and makeup are linked to early death, study finds
Phthalates are found in hundreds of consumer products, including food-storage containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume, and children's toys.
‘Safe’ Limits on Exposure to #Phthalates May Not Protect Human #Health, New Study Shows.
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‘Safe’ Limits on Exposure to Phthalates May Not Protect Human Health, New Study Shows
"Safe" limits on human exposure to phthalates set by national and international regulatory authorities may not adequately protect public health, according to a new analysis published in the journal Environmental Health.
The #FDA said it will not impose a total ban on a set of dangerous chemicals commonly found in fast-food packaging...
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/fda-sparks-anger-decision-phthalates-204233973.html
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Yahoo
FDA sparks anger with decision on ‘phthalates’ — a chemical in fast-food packaging
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Thursday that it will not impose a total ban on a set of dangerous chemicals commonly found in fast-food packaging, angering scientists and environmental groups who have long pressed for their removal. The decision…
"Past research has identified a link between endocrine-disrupting chemicals and uterine fibroids and other hormone-sensitive health conditions like breast cancer and endometriosis. But this report, published on Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is one of the first to identify how these chemicals impair hormone function."
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/uterine-fibroids-linked-chemicals-found-104525579.html
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Uterine Fibroids Linked To Chemicals Found In Common Products
Research suggests toxic chemicals from plastic used in many household and medical items could be causing hormonal health issues.
#BPA, #phthalates "widespread" in supermarket foods, regardless of packaging, Consumer Report says
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bpa-phthalates-plastic-chemicals-consumer-reports-fda/ via @cbsmoneywatch
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CBS News
BPA, phthalates "widespread" in supermarket foods, regardless of packaging, Consumer Report says
Among the supermarket foods tested, Annie's Organic Cheesy Ravioli, Del Monte sliced peaches and Chicken of the Sea pink salmon, had the most phthalates per nanogram.
#Chemicals in #plastics and #cosmetics tied to preterm birth risk
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https://www.livescience.com/health/fertility-pregnancy-birth/chemicals-in-plastics-and-cosmetics-tied-to-preterm-birth-risk
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https://www.livescience.com/health/fertility-pregnancy-birth/chemicals-in-plastics-and-cosmetics-tied-to-preterm-birth-risk
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Chemicals in plastics and cosmetics tied to preterm birth risk
Exposure to common chemicals in plastics during pregnancy has been tied to a risk of preterm birth in a new analysis.
The Hidden Dangers of Everyday Plastics: Scientists Link #Phthalates to 56,600 Preterm Births
#Babies #Preemies #Pregnancy #Childbirth #Plastics #PlasticPollution #GetToxicsOut #ChildrensHealth
https://scitechdaily.com/the-hidden-dangers-of-everyday-plastics-scientists-link-phthalates-to-56600-preterm-births/
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https://scitechdaily.com/the-hidden-dangers-of-everyday-plastics-scientists-link-phthalates-to-56600-preterm-births/
SciTechDaily
The Hidden Dangers of Everyday Plastics: Scientists Link Phthalates to 56,600 Preterm Births
A recent study suggests that regular contact with chemicals found in plastic food packaging and numerous cosmetic products could be linked to approximately 56,600 premature births in the United States during 2018. According to the study's authors, the medical…
Olive Oils Tested for Toxic #Phthalates — Buying Guide
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https://www.mamavation.com/food/olive-oils-tested-for-toxic-phthalates-buying-guide.html
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