Study finds 'forever chemicals' on California fruits and vegetables
Some fruits and vegetables grown in California may carry traces of pesticides known as PFAS, sometimes called "forever chemicals," according to a new analysis.
Mar 13, 2026
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated
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Smartphone tutorial can help people understand personal chemical exposure reports
Flame retardants, plasticizers, and "forever" chemicals are common in household items like cookware and cosmetics. But these materials that people are exposed to every day have also been linked to health issues like decreased ...
Mar 2, 2026
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PFAS exposure may alter lipid and hormone metabolism in testicular tumor cells
Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) members Ratnakar Singh and Michael Spinella collaborated in new research that fills in critical gaps of understanding in the relationship between testicular cancer growth and the presence ...
Feb 27, 2026
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Middle-aged men are most vulnerable to faster aging due to 'forever chemicals,' study finds
PFAS have wide-ranging toxic effects. Now, researchers have found that two non-legacy PFAS, namely perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) and perfluorooctanesulfonamide (PFOSA), appear to speed up biological aging in middle-aged men, ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Eye drops may affect liver cells
A chemical used in some over-the-counter eye drops may affect liver cells and be transformed to a PFAS-like substance. This is according to a new study from Örebro University published in Environment International. "We initiated ...
Feb 2, 2026
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New study identifies key predictors of PFAS levels in US career firefighters
A new study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has identified clear occupational factors and demographic indicators associated with elevated serum levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ...
Feb 2, 2026
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Foundations for type 1 diabetes may already be laid during pregnancy
Researchers have identified a protein pattern that, already at birth, looks markedly different in those who later go on to develop type 1 diabetes. The findings show that a combination of several factors during pregnancy ...
Jan 28, 2026
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RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses: Here's what to expect in 2026
When one of Adam Burkhammer's foster children struggled with hyperactivity, the West Virginia legislator and his wife decided to alter their diet and remove any foods that contained synthetic dyes.
Jan 15, 2026
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Exposure to PFAS and PCBs linked to higher odds of multiple sclerosis
People who have been exposed to both PFAS and PCBs are more likely to be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). These new research findings are based on analyses of blood samples from more than 1,800 individuals in Sweden, ...
Dec 17, 2025
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PCSK9, statin combo may cut cholesterol post-transplant
The cholesterol medication alirocumab, a PCSK9 inhibitor, combined with a statin appeared to reduce LDL cholesterol levels by more than 50% among patients after a heart transplant, according to a late-breaking science presentation ...
Nov 10, 2025
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