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70% of pregnant women in Indiana have herbicide linked to cancer in their urine

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The research, which was published in the journal Agrochemicals, showed that 70% of the pregnant women who were tested in Indiana from 2020 to 2022 had high volumes of dicamba in their urine – a sharp jump from the 28% found in an analysis a decade earlier.

In addition to the higher percentage of women having the chemical in their bodies, the concentrations they contained also went up more than fourfold, going from 0.066 up to 0.271 micrograms of dicamba per liter of urine....

Study: Marijuana users have high levels of HEAVY METALS in their blood and urine

December 18, 2023 -

The study published in Environmental Health Perspectives looked at more than 7,000 study participants and found that marijuana users have 27 percent higher levels of lead in their blood and 21 percent higher levels in their urine compared to people who don't use weed. Users also had 22 percent higher cadmium levels in their blood and 18 percent higher levels in their urine than non-users.

The study authors from Columbia University noted that although tobacco is the ...

Study: Toxic FOREVER CHEMICALS are found in many cosmetics

July 25, 2023 -

The study published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters indicated that millions of Americans could be unknowingly exposed to the toxic "forever chemicals" called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from cosmetics and other personal care products they apply to their bodies every day.

The researchers tested eight categories of cosmetics from U.S. and Canadian stores for total fluorine, a marker for PFAS. PFAS listed on product labels often includes "fluoro" ...

San Diego-based urine drug testing company accused of fraud, mafia-style tactics of intimidation

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San Diego-based urine drug testing company accused of fraud, mafia-style tactics of intimidation

No room for defectors in cut-throat urine drug testing industry

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Consumer Reports: PLASTICS CHEMICALS are present in many popular foods

January 31, 2024 -

The organization examined 85 food items for plastic chemicals such as phthalates and bisphenols – with the endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA) as one example of the latter. It found that 79 percent of foods tested – roughly four in five – contained bisphenols. Meanwhile, almost 99 percent of food items tested contained phthalates.

CR tested a variety of food items including "prepared meals; fruits and vegetables; milk and other dairy products; baby food; fast food; ...

Avoid harmful chemicals like glyphosate in food by ALWAYS choosing ORGANIC

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This means that as a prepper, you should be careful when buying groceries for your family to protect them from this toxic chemical. Knowing more about glyphosate also ensures that your survival stockpile only contains foods that are free from contamination, such as organic fruits and vegetables. (h/t to ConsumerNotice.org)

Glyphosate is a chemical used in certain weed killers sprayed by farmers throughout the country. Alarming estimates suggest that more than 80 percent of ...

Biden admin approves more stringent rules covering “forever chemicals” in drinking water

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In March 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the first national drinking water standard for "forever chemicals" under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The proposal seeks to establish drinking water guidelines for six PFAS compounds.

Among these chemicals, perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorobutane sulfonic acid stand out, with the EPA proposing to lower the health advisory limit for when PFAS is detected in drinking water from 70 parts per trillion (ppt) ...

Research reveals forever chemicals may interfere with bone growth in children and adults

January 09, 2024 -

The study, which focused mainly on Hispanic individuals from southern California, was published in the journal Environmental Research.Forever chemicals: PFOS and PFAS

More commonly known as "forever chemicals," PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals are a family of synthetic chemicals that builds up in humans. PFAs are often linked to different health problems, including cancer.

The two most widely detected PFAS chemicals, perfluorooctanoic acid ...

EPA monitoring a new class of toxic PFAS in municipal water supplies – GenX chemicals

January 31, 2024 -

PFAS include chemicals that are used to make firefighting foams, coatings for clothes and furniture, and food contact substances, to name just a few sources. If a product advertises non-stick, waterproof, or stain-resistant, it likely contains some form of PFAS. As the toxicity of PFAS become well known, industries have switched to alternative chemicals in their manufacturing processes, namely GenX chemicals. However, these chemicals are slowly becoming a human health concern ...

REPORT: Over 16,000 chemicals found in common plastic products, 3,000 more than the previous estimate

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Conducted by a team of European scientists and funded by the Research Council of Norway, the report identified over 16,000 chemicals in common products like water bottles, teething toys and even medical products like blood bags.

This staggering number is a significant increase from the previously estimated 13,000 chemicals identified by the United Nations Environment Program.

A few of the thousands of chemicals found in plastics are per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, ...

Squeaky clean and green: Use non-toxic alternatives to avoid toxic chemicals in commercial cleaning products

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After all, maintaining cleanliness at home doesn't just help protect against external threats like infections and diseases, it also helps support your overall well-being. (h/t to Lung.org)Commercial cleaning products often contain harmful chemicals

While cleaning products and disinfectants are useful and effective, it is best to avoid commercial products because many commercial cleaning supplies sold in stores can cause adverse effects, such as eye and throat irritation....

Researchers find evidence of toxic chemicals from cosmetics and plastics in the blood of pregnant women

July 25, 2023 -

The study recruited and enrolled women from the Chemicals in Our Bodies cohort in San Francisco between 2014 and 2018. These women were 18-40 years of age, English or Spanish speaking, pregnant with only one baby, in their second trimester and had no diagnosed pregnancy complications at recruitment.

Researchers collected paired maternal and umbilical cord blood from all 302 participants who agreed to bank their samples and be contacted for participation in future studies....

EPA labels two forever chemicals commonly found in cookware, carpets, furniture, cosmetics and firefighting foams as “hazardous substances”

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Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), which are part of a larger cluster of forever chemicals known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have been voluntarily phased out by U.S. manufacturers in the past but remain in the environment due to their non-degradable nature. These chemicals, which build up in the human body for long periods, may lead to cancer, liver and heart damage and developmental problems in infants and children. (Related: Study: ...

Common disinfectant wipes may contain DANGEROUS CHEMICALS, warn researchers

May 24, 2023 -

What are quaternary ammonium compounds?

Quaternary ammonium compounds, or quats, refer to a class of hundreds of chemicals also used in paints, pesticides, hand sanitizers, personal care products and more.

Considered pesticides, quats are used in antimicrobial products like disinfectants and sanitizers that kill bacteria and viruses on surfaces.

More than 2,000 pesticide products contain quats. Quats are also found in aerosols, pressurized liquids, ready-to-use sprays, soluble ...

Alex Jones, RFK Jr., and Tucker Carlson all agree: Gender-bender chemicals in water are turning animals (and people?) gay

July 19, 2023 -

Despite being labeled a "thought criminal" by the establishment, Jones was right all along about what he said about chemicals in the water turning amphibians gay. Carlson also indirectly referenced the unprecedented defamation ruling against Jones that was delivered by the courts in 2022.

"Who are the thought criminals and what are they saying?" Carlson said at the event. "They're saying crazy things like water is turning the frogs gay. Ho ho ho! What a crazy person! Let's ...

How to make your own LIQUID SOAP without harmful chemicals

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But have you ever purchased bath soap from big box stores, only to find out they smell weird when you sweat or totally dried your skin after using it? This is because commercial soaps contain fragrances and big soap manufacturers have tried to train us that "clean" has a smell.

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) lists 3,059 materials that are reported as being used in fragrance compounds – and these compounds are often included in store-bought soaps. Some of these ...

Mouthwashes contain deadly chemicals linked to HEART problems, CANCER, study finds

September 27, 2023 -

Turkish researchers looked at 45 mouthwash formulas used by 17 different commercial mouthwash brands sold at Istanbul's five largest chain stores – many of these brands and formulas are also used in mouthwash products in the United States, by the way.

Depending on the ingredient ratios and concentrations, some of the oral hygiene products with similar-looking labels were found to be more toxic than others, and more likely to cause the potentially life-threatening health ...

Chemicals from CAR TIRES could be contaminating your dinner plate foods

May 10, 2023 -

Researchers out of Vienna warn that particulates from cars get left behind on roads and blown about and moved around by winds and rain, eventually settling in the soils where food is grown.

Farms that utilize wastewater and sewage sludge, also known as "biosludge," as "fertilizers" are also heavily contaminated with all sorts of contaminants, many of which end up inside the portions of plants consumed by animals and people.

On average, according to the team from the ...

Children’s bones failing to develop, adult bones deteriorating due to “forever chemicals”

December 21, 2023 -

In young children, PFOS exposure can impede healthy bone development. In adults, PFOS exposure can degrade bone structure over time, eventually leading to more serious bone problems like osteoporosis.

Published on December 6 in the journal Environmental Research, the study was uniquely structured in that it tracked associations between bone density and blood serum levels of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which include PFOS.

"Existing research had ...