Chemicals, Breast Cancer
VA to Study Possible Link Between 'Forever Chemicals' and Kidney Cancer
The department will review the scientific literature, data and veterans' claims to determine whether renal cancer should be a service-connected condition presumed to be caused by exposure to the widely used chemicals.
Almost 200 Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer Are Found in Food Packaging
Food sold in shrink wrap, on cardboard trays or in paper containers might contain any of nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer, a new study warns. Commonly used food packaging materials contain 189 chemicals that can potentially cause breast cancer,
Nearly 200 Cancer-Causing Chemicals May Leak Into US Consumers' Food
Materials used to package and process food contain chemicals that may cause breast cancer, despite regulations, a study has found.
Chemicals linked to breast cancer leach into our foods, study finds
Nearly 200 chemicals connected to breast cancer are used in the making of food packaging and plastic tableware, and dozens of those carcinogens can migrate into the human body, a new study found. “There is strong evidence that 76 known or potential breast carcinogens from food contact materials recently purchased all over the world can be found in people,
Hundreds of cancer-causing chemicals are found in food packaging, new study shows
Researchers have identified nearly 200 chemicals used to make food packaging that could possibly increase the risk of breast cancer. Found in plastics and paper, some of the potential mammary carcinogens include polysterene and polyamide,
‘Strong evidence’: Breast cancer linked in food packaging; scientists raise alarm
A study reveals nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer in food packaging and plastic tableware. Researchers urge removing these harmful substances to protect health, as 76 have been found in people.
Report finds almost 200 cancer-causing chemicals in everyday food packaging
A concerning new study has found almost 200 breast carcinogens in food packaging, processing equipment, and cookware. With new studies and information constantly coming out, it’s only natural that the information we previously thought of as fact is disproven.
Nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer could be exposed to people’s food: Study
Researchers said the study is a good jumping off point to improve the world’s understanding of what outside factors cause breast cancer and how to better prevent exposure.
What We Know (and Don’t Know) About ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Food
A growing body of research shows that exposure can increase the risk of prostate, kidney and testicular cancers. The ...
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Marana suing federal government over ‘forever chemicals’ in the water supply
The town of Marana is suing the federal government, claiming “forever chemicals” from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base are ...
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Native America Calling: Tribes addressing the ‘forever chemical’ problem
Nearly every American has forever chemicals in their body. But information specific to Native people is limited.
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Town of Marana sues feds over alleged 'forever chemicals' in water
Marana, Ariz. is suing the federal government, claiming that "forever chemicals'' from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base are contaminating its water supply.
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EPA alumni attack Project 2025’s ‘forever chemicals’ plans
“If Project 2025 recommendations for EPA are implemented, the agency will lose almost all of its ability to protect people ...
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In 100 days, Minnesota plans to be free of ‘forever chemicals.’ Some businesses already are
It’s the most restrictive ban on these harmful chemicals in the nation and state experts say local companies are already ...
Forever chemicals are everywhere. These burnt wood chips could help change that
Scientists at UBC are trying to take the ‘forever’ out of some forever chemicals by developing a new treatment that removes ...
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Marana sues feds over 'forever chemicals" used at Tucson's Davis-Monthan
The town northwest of Tucson says the government should pay for the cleanup of past, present and future water contamination that's linked to chemicals used for years at Davis-Monthan Air ...
Forever chemicals persist through waste incineration, researcher finds
PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," present in municipal solid waste can survive the high temperatures of waste ...
A New Technology For Getting Rid Of ‘Forever Chemicals’
In this week's Current Climate newsletter, a new technology for getting rid of 'forever chemicals,' Adam Neumann's climate ...
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“Forever Chemicals” Detected in Surface Waters Across Delaware
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has released the findings of a comprehensive ...
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Interactive map depicts extent of worldwide wildlife exposure to ‘forever chemicals’
Scientists have documented the widespread exposure of more than 600 animal species to toxic “forever chemicals,” in a new interactive map released on Tuesday. As contaminated wildlife crop up in ...