President Donald Trump’s administration has withdrawn a critical EPA draft rule that aimed to limit toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in industrial wastewater, reversing environmental progress made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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Story at-a-glance Chronic disease is at an all-time high — Modern lifestyle shifts have fueled skyrocketing rates of diabetes, heart disease, obesity and autoimmune disorders Vegetable oils have replaced natural fats — Marketed as a healthier alternative, seed oils high in linoleic acid have contributed…
Story at-a-glance Mitochondrial dysfunction is a key driver of neurodegeneration, with research showing that a single resting cortical neuron requires 4.7 billion ATP molecules every second for energy When mitochondria lose their efficient shape, electrons escape and form reactive oxygen species (ROS), triggering cellular damage…
American families will face increasing rates of environmental-related illnesses and premature deaths, including lung and cardiovascular diseases, due to the Trump administration’s sweeping rollbacks of air quality regulations, health professionals warn. By Dana Drugmand American families will face increasing rates of environmental-related illnesses and premature…
“Operation Stork Speed,” launched Tuesday by HHS and the FDA, will require increased testing for heavy metals and other contaminants in infant formula. The initiative also includes a nutrient review process and encourages manufacturers to improve product labeling and develop new products. After a meeting…
Mercola Natural Health Articles Toxic pollutants continue to be detected in America’s drinking water, putting millions of Americans at risk for chronic disease. According to a report from the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC):1 “Chronic underinvestment has left water infrastructure outdated and on the verge…
By Dr. Faith Coleman Most people know by now that microplastics are building up in our environment and within our bodies. However, according to Dr. Leonarde Transande, director of environmental pediatrics at NYU School of Medicine, there are ways to reduce the influx of plastics…
By StudyFinds Imagine a chemical so persistent that it can remain in the environment for centuries, silently accumulating in our bodies and potentially causing serious health problems. These are PFAS — synthetic chemicals found in everything from raincoats to food packaging — and researchers at…
Authored by Caden Pearson via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updated regulations on Dec. 3 that will prevent PFAS, often referred to as forever chemicals, from being fast-tracked for approval through an exemption process. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,…
Authored by Autumn Spredemann via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Formally identified as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of manmade chemicals known as PFAS are found in everything from soil and food to common household items and water. An overabundance of these compounds has…
