Natural Plant Compound May Protect Against Harmful Plastic Chemical
Researchers discovered that apigenin, a natural substance found in plants, may help protect against damage caused by DEHP—a common chemical used in plastics …
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Plastic 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 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 MoreChemicals in Plastics Linked to Early Death, But Vitamins May Help
Researchers followed over 8,000 American adults for about 8.5 years and found that people with higher levels of chemicals from plastics in their bodies had a …
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