What in Your Environment Triggers Vitiligo? A Major Review
Researchers reviewed nearly 500 studies to understand what environmental factors cause or worsen vitiligo, a skin condition where people lose skin color in …
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Street Cats Show What Chemicals We're Eating
Scientists studied community cats in two different areas of the Canary Islands to see if they could help track what chemicals people are exposed to through …
Read MoreAir Chemicals May Hurt Teen Livers—Vitamin D Could Help
Researchers studied 1,280 teenagers to understand how invisible chemicals in the air (called volatile organic compounds or VOCs) might affect their liver …
Read MoreHow a Common Chemical and Fatty Foods Mess With Your Body's Energy Clock
Scientists studied how a chemical called PFOA (found in some non-stick products) and eating lots of fatty foods affect how the body uses energy. They tested …
Read MoreForever Chemicals Found in Spanish Water and Bodies
Scientists studied harmful chemicals called PFAS (forever chemicals) that don't break down in nature and are found in water, soil, and our bodies. Researchers …
Read MoreForever Chemicals: What PFAS Are and Why They Matter
Scientists are concerned about a group of human-made chemicals called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) that are found in many everyday products like …
Read MoreSmoking and Gas Pumping Expose You to Harmful Benzene
Researchers tested thousands of Americans to see where benzene—a dangerous chemical linked to cancer—comes from in our daily lives. They found that people who …
Read MoreChemicals That Mess With Your Thyroid: What You Need to Know
Your thyroid is a small gland that controls how fast your body burns energy and grows. Scientists just reviewed hundreds of studies about chemicals in …
Read MorePlastic Chemicals and Sugar May Harm Fat Cells in New Ways
Researchers studied how two common plastic chemicals (BPS and BPF) affect the body when combined with a high-sugar diet. Using lab rats, they found that these …
Read MoreThe Hidden Chemical in Your Home Affecting People and Animals
Scientists have discovered that flame retardants called PBDEs are spreading through our environment and affecting the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems …
Read MoreInvisible Chemicals in Asian Water and Food: What You Need to Know
Scientists discovered that millions of people across Asia are exposed to harmful chemicals called PFAS (forever chemicals) through contaminated water and food. …
Read MoreVitamin D May Protect Your Liver From Harmful Chemicals
Scientists discovered that vitamin D might help protect the liver from damage caused by bisphenol A (BPA), a common chemical found in plastics and other …
Read MoreCommon Chemicals May Change How Kids' Bodies Use Vitamin D
Researchers studied 236 children to see if everyday chemicals found in products like food packaging and furniture might affect how their bodies handle vitamin …
Read MoreChemicals in Everyday Products May Affect Kids' Weight and Body Chemistry
Researchers studied 860 children and teenagers in China to understand how common chemicals found in plastics and personal care products might affect their …
Read MoreHidden Chemicals in Food May Damage Your Cells
Researchers studied 327 adults to understand how chemicals called phthalates—found in many foods—get into our bodies and affect our health. These chemicals, …
Read MoreSeaweed May Contain More Harmful Chemicals Than Land Vegetables
Scientists tested edible seaweeds from five countries and found they contain higher levels of synthetic chemicals called organophosphorus esters compared to …
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