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This Commonly Used Plastic Chemical Caused 350,000 Heart Disease-Related Deaths In 1 Year
07 May 2025 11:04 GMT
… regional differences in plastic production, chemical regulations, and “underdeveloped waste … The same study found that polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs — used as a flame … turned their attention to hazardous chemicals in plastic products. Many …
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Aiding salmon recovery by uncovering sources of toxic chemicals
24 Apr 2025 00:48 GMT
… including toxic chemicals.
One group of toxic chemicals called polybrominated diphenyl ethers – or PBDEs – are … were exposed to the chemicals.
Even though PBDE levels varied in … levels.
In invertebrate tissues, PBDE concentrations were highest in March …
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New Study Finds Brain-Harming Chemicals In Kids' Mattresses; What Parents Need to Know
16 Apr 2025 22:39 GMT
… babies' exposures to neurotoxic chemicals.
Chemicals that were found in mattresses … chemicals as their brains and bodies are still developing quickly.
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDEs … one of the alternatives for PBDE was measured in the new …
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Chemicals found in mattresses linked to cancer, brain damage: What is the alternative
16 Apr 2025 03:58 GMT
… The mattresses tested emitted toxic chemicals regardless of their price, … cancer.
Banned flame retardants:Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are flame retardants linked to … healthier alternative?
Potentially toxic chemicals are so widespread in children …
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Brain-harming chemicals released from mattresses while children sleep, study says
15 Apr 2025 04:43 GMT
… . “The mattresses tested emitted toxic chemicals regardless of their price, materials … type of flame retardant called polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, is the “greatest contributor … 2020 study.
Some of the PBDE flame retardants were banned by …
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Common household chemicals linked to Americaâs depression epidemic
11 Apr 2025 13:36 GMT
… oxide
Glycidamide
Acrylamide
These chemicals are ubiquitous, found in … Studies show that exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) during pregnancy is associated … Scrutinize product labels for hidden chemicals and research unfamiliar ingredients.
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J.M. Smucker plans to remove artificial colors from its products by the end of 2027
28 Jun 2025 17:36 GMT
… makes plastic containers release harmful chemicals.
Sergey Ryzhov /… These chemicals fall into one of two classes: organophosphates or polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs … suggests a possible association between PBDE exposure and autism risk, …
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Toxic Threads: Allegations that Federal Law Pushes Infertility Chemicals Into Children’s Pajamas
07 Apr 2025 14:29 GMT
… interfere with hormone production.
These chemicals have been linked to developmental … 2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), have been linked to hormone … can form a static or chemical barrier around reproductive organs, …
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Experts Say Debate Over Cancer-Causing Chemicals Linked to Black Plastic Utensils Misses the Point
24 Feb 2025 22:30 GMT
… kitchen utensils could contain cancerous chemicals might be missing the point … parts per million (ppm) of chemicals, including the banned substance deca … . BFRs surged in popularity after polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), which were previously used as …
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Dogs exposed to household chemicals more likely to get cancer, study finds
04 Feb 2025 19:43 GMT
… regulatory structure that considers chemicals’ toxicity in isolation. … the strongest associations between chemical exposures and cancer were … PBDE that are added to electronics or furniture. The chemicals … old products in homes. PBDEs are also highly persistent …