A rollback of environmental protections: Trump withdraws EPA’s PFAS limits

February 5, 2025 Environment

President Donald Trump’s administration has withdrawn a critical EPA draft rule that aimed to limit toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in industrial wastewater, reversing environmental progress made under the Biden administration. PFAS, linked to cancer, liver damage and immune system dysfunction, are a growing health crisis. The EPA has identified over 120,000 potential exposure […]

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PFAS problem: Forever chemicals found in 99% of bottled water samples worldwide

October 22, 2024 Natural Health News

By Study Finds The purity of our drinking water is being challenged by the presence of synthetic “forever chemicals,” according to a new international study. Researchers have detected per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water samples from taps and bottles across different countries, raising concerns about potential health risks associated with long-term exposure. PFAS are […]

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PFAS: How Research is Uncovering Damaging Effects of “Forever Chemicals”

November 5, 2023 EnvironmentHealth And Wellness

By Eadaoin Carthy, Dublin City University and Abrar Abdelsalam, Dublin City University Since their inception in the 1940s, the so-called forever chemicals have woven themselves into the fabric of our modern world. But recently, they’ve been appearing in alarming news headlines about their damaging effects on our health. PFAS have, in fact, come under intense […]

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House Passes Bill to Protect Drinking Water, Environment From PFAS Contamination

July 21, 2021 EnvironmentNatural Health NewsVideo

By Kenny Stancil The U.S. House on Wednesday passed the PFAS Action Act of 2021, a bill that, if passed by the U.S. Senate, would improve the regulation and facilitate the cleanup of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—long-lasting synthetic chemicals that pose a threat to public and environmental health. H.R. 2467, introduced by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) in […]

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More Than 200 Million Americans Could Have Toxic PFAS in Their Drinking Water

October 16, 2020 EnvironmentHealth And WellnessNatural Health NewsNatural Living

A peer-reviewed study by scientists at the Environmental Working Group estimates that more than 200 million Americans could have the toxic fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS in their drinking water at a concentration of 1 part per trillion, or ppt, or higher. Independent scientific studies have recommended a safe level for PFAS in drinking water […]

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An Overview on PFAS Chemicals and Microplastic Pollution

March 10, 2020 Environment

By Hilda Oltean Over time, the evolution of consumerism has driven big companies into looking for cheaper ways for producing basic items like packaging, cleaning products, cookware and in some cases, even cosmetics. This means that the materials used are often combined with toxic chemicals that end up not only polluting our air and water […]

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Study: PFAS Act Similar to Known Cancer-causing Chemicals

March 3, 2020 Environment

Scientists at the Environmental Working Group and Indiana University have for the first time conducted a review of 26 fluorinated chemicals, or PFAS, and found that all display at least one characteristic of known human carcinogens. The study, published today in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, found that the most well-studied […]

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High Levels of PFAS Affect Immune, Liver Functions in Cape Fear River Striped Bass

February 9, 2020 Environment

Researchers from North Carolina State University have found elevated levels of 11 per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in the blood of Cape Fear River striped bass. Two of those compounds – perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and Nafion byproduct 2 – are associated with altered immune and liver functions in those fish. Scott Belcher, associate professor of […]

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Not All In-home Drinking Water Filters Completely Remove Toxic PFAS

February 6, 2020 Home And Garden

The water filter on your refrigerator door, the pitcher-style filter you keep inside the fridge and the whole-house filtration system you installed last year may function differently and have vastly different price tags, but they have one thing in common. They may not remove all of the drinking water contaminants you’re most concerned about. A […]

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Exposing Toxic Chemicals in Consumer Products

December 17, 2025 Homeopathic Remedies

Story at-a-glance Leah Segedie founded Mamavation to investigate toxic chemicals in consumer products, inspired by family tragedies. The organization conducts independent testing and collaborates with scientists to educate the public about endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) EDCs, often found in plastics and other products, can activate estrogen receptors and increase cellular calcium, leading to oxidative stress and […]

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A silent crisis: Chemical pollution linked to plummeting male fertility and rising cancers

December 13, 2025 Environment

A new report links chemical pollution, including pesticides, to a severe decline in male reproductive health, marked by crashing sperm counts and rising cancer rates. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like phthalates, PFAS and glyphosate are identified as primary culprits, causing hormonal and epigenetic damage. Parental exposure to these chemicals can impair the reproductive health of male […]

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Key Sugars in Breast Milk Support Toddler Gut and Brain Development After the First Year

November 28, 2025 Natural Health News

Story at-a-glance Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are complex sugars that pass undigested to your baby’s colon, where they feed beneficial bacteria, strengthen defenses, and support healthy brain and immune development A systematic review and meta-analysis in Frontiers in Pediatrics found that breast milk continues supplying substantial amounts of HMOs beyond 12 months, supporting gut health […]

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New Science Shows Why Congress Must Reject Pesticide Immunity

November 11, 2025 Food Freedom

A new study exposes how pesticide-laden foods are building up toxins in our bodies—just as Congress considers a measure that would lock in outdated science and shield Big Ag from accountability. Tell Congress to reject pesticide immunity now! Action Alert! THE TOPLINE A new study from scientists at the Environmental Working Group and Brown University shows […]

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DEADLY CHEMICALS that last forever in the environment and the human body now discovered in NEARLY ALL BEER in USA

October 22, 2025 Food Freedom

If you thought having a couple beers when you get home from work or at the cookout was pretty harmless, think again. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called “forever chemicals” because of their resistance to natural breakdown, have been detected in an alarming number of consumer products. Now, new research has revealed that these […]

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What the MAHA Report Gets Right…and Wrong

October 21, 2025 Big Pharma

Listen to the audio version of this article: THE TOPLINE The MAHA Commission’s Strategy report highlights positive priorities that aim to turn around the health of American kids—like overconsumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), under-consumption of whole foods, the need for regenerative agriculture, and reduced conflicts of interest—but it stops short of meaningful action. Despite encouraging rhetoric, many […]

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Glyphosate Exposure Linked to Rising Fatty Liver Disease

September 20, 2025 Health And Wellness

Story at-a-glance Glyphosate exposure strongly correlates with fatty liver disease, affecting 100 million Americans including children. Higher urinary levels of the glyphosate byproduct aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA) predict increased liver dysfunction and fat accumulation Early childhood exposure creates lasting health risks, with children having doubled AMPA levels at age 5 showing 55% higher odds of developing […]

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The dark side of modern baking: Hidden toxins in your daily bread

August 26, 2025 Food Freedom

A recent European study found that all tested breads – including organic – contained trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a PFAS compound linked to reproductive and developmental harm. TFA levels were up to 400 times higher than in drinking water. TFA is spreading through air, rain and water – affecting even farms that haven’t used herbicides or […]

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Fiber Found in Everyday Foods Helps Remove Forever Chemicals from Your Body

August 1, 2025 Homeopathic Remedies

Story at-a-glance A specific type of fiber called beta-glucan, found in oats and barley, was shown to reduce levels of harmful PFAS chemicals in the blood within just four weeks Participants who consumed beta-glucan experienced significant drops in legacy PFAS compounds like PFOA and PFOS, which are linked to cancer and hormone disruption The fiber […]

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Study: Kids exposed to FOREVER CHEMICALS while in the womb have elevated blood pressure as teens

July 10, 2025 Big Pharma

A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that higher maternal PFAS levels correlate with elevated blood pressure in adolescents, highlighting long-term cardiovascular risks. “Forever chemicals” (PFAS) persist in the environment and human body, crossing the placental barrier. The study tracked 1,094 children, showing even small blood pressure increases (one to three percentile […]

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Study: Most beers in the U.S. are contaminated with FOREVER CHEMICALS

July 5, 2025 Food Freedom

Many popular U.S. beers contain toxic “forever chemicals” (PFAS), with some exceeding the EPA’s 2024 safety limits for drinking water. Contamination primarily stems from PFAS-laced water used in brewing. PFAS exposure is linked to cancer, infertility, developmental delays, hormonal disruption and weakened immunity. Nearly 99 percent of Americans have PFAS in their blood, and beer […]

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