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Paper drinking straws may be harmful and may not be better for the environment than plastic versions

August 27, 2023 by Captain Organic Planet

“Eco-friendly” paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, a new study has concluded. In the first analysis of its kind in Europe, and only the second in the world, Belgian researchers tested 39 brands of straws for the group of synthetic chemicals known as poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS were found in […]

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: forever chemical, paper straw, PFAS, plastic, plastic straw, toxic chemicals

Indicator of PFAS found in some — but not all — period products

August 16, 2023 by Captain Organic Planet

Period products come in a variety of styles — liners, pads, tampons, cups and underwear — to help people feel comfortable during a menstrual bleed. But their labels don’t usually list the ingredients, so consumers don’t know what’s in their product of choice. Now, researchers have analyzed over 100 period products for fluorinated compounds, an […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: forever chemical, PFAS, tampoon, underwear, women

Eating one wild fish same as month of drinking tainted “forever chemical” water

January 20, 2023 by Captain Organic Planet

Eating one freshwater fish caught in a river or lake in the United States is the equivalent of drinking a month’s worth of water contaminated with toxic “forever chemicals”, new research said on Tuesday. The invisible chemicals called PFAS were first developed in the 1940s to resist water and heat, and are now used in […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: fish, forever chemical, PFAS, water

‘Forever chemicals’ taint all of Earth’s rainwater, study finds

September 6, 2022 by Captain Organic Planet

An alarming new study has found no rainwater anywhere on Earth is safe to drink anymore, as “forever chemicals” are appearing around the globe. Those forever chemicals – known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – stem from products including fast food containers and wrappers, cleaning products, water-resistant clothing, and personal care products such as shampoo. There are thousands […]

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: bloodstream, cancer, forever chemical, PFAS, polyfluoroalkyl substances

Synthetic “forever chemical” linked to liver cancer

August 10, 2022 by Captain Organic Planet

Exposure to a synthetic chemical found widely in the environment is linked to non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and published in JHEP Reports. The chemical, called perfluooctane sulfate or PFOS, is one of a class of man-made […]

Filed Under: Cancer Tagged With: cancer, forever chemical, liver, liver cancer, PFAS, synthetic

Use of PFAS in cosmetics ‘widespread,’ new study finds

October 30, 2021 by Captain Organic Planet

Many cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada likely contain high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a potentially toxic class of chemicals linked to a number of serious health conditions, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame. Scientists tested more than 200 cosmetics including concealers, foundations, eye and eyebrow […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: cancer, cosmetics, immunotoxicity, kidney cancer, lipstick, mascara, PFAS

PFAS exposure can affect women’s ability to breastfeed

September 18, 2021 by Captain Organic Planet

Women with higher levels of PFAS in their system may be 20% more likely to stop breastfeeding early, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are humanmade chemicals used as oil and water repellents and coatings for common products including cookware, […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: breastfeeding, chemicals, PFAS, women

Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants

February 5, 2021 by Captain Organic Planet

Elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac disease in young people, new research shows. According to NYU Grossman School of Medicine researchers who led the study, people with the immune disorder have severe gut reactions, including diarrhea and bloating, […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: anemia, celiac, chemical pollutants, diarrhea, diseases, fatigue, gastrointestinal, gut, PFAS

Chemical found in drinking water linked to tooth decay in children

October 27, 2020 by Captain Organic Planet

Children with higher concentrations of a certain chemical in their blood are more likely to get cavities, according to a new study by West Virginia University School of Dentistry researchers. Manufactured chemical groups called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances are universal as a result of extensive manufacturing and use. Although manufacturers no longer use PFAS to […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: PFAS, tooth decay, water

Dental flossing and other behaviors linked with higher levels of PFAS in the body

January 22, 2019 by Captain Organic Planet

First study to show association between Oral-B Glide dental floss and higher exposures A new study suggests certain types of consumer behaviors, including flossing with Oral-B Glide dental floss, contribute to elevated levels in the body of toxic PFAS chemicals. PFAS are water- and grease-proof substances that have been linked with numerous health problems. The […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: dental, dental floss, PFAS

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