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The Eye-Opening Science Of Close Encounters With Polar Bears
For the last four decades, experts from the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) have been keeping tabs on the health and movement of polar bears in the Svalbard archipelago, halfway between Norway and the North Pole.
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Trump Administration Eases Limits On 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water
US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced plans to ease limits on the amount of toxic "forever chemicals" allowed in drinking water, reversing what had been hailed as a landmark public health victory.
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What We Know About How 'Forever Chemicals' Affect Health
PFAS take an extremely long time to break down, earning them their "forever" nickname.
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One Of Apple's Best-Selling Products Is Exposing Users To Cancer, Claims Lawsuit
Apple has been accused of exposing users to cancer in a new lawsuit filed in the US that claims that the tech giant's Watch bands contain high levels of toxic chemicals.
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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'Forever Chemicals' Found In Bottled And Tap Water From Around The World: Study
'Forever Chemicals', known as perfluoroalkyl substances are long-lasting chemicals that break down extremely slowly over time.
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Everyday Batteries Linked To "Forever Chemicals" Contamination: Study
A recent study reveals that lithium-ion batteries, used in various electronics and electric vehicles, may be a growing source of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
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Everyday Chemicals Seep Into Bloodstream Through Skin: Study
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered that "forever chemicals," specifically PFAS, can be absorbed through human skin.
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Love Seafood? Beware of 'Forever Chemicals', Warn Scientists
While consuming lobsters, shrimp, tuna, and other kinds of seafood may be good to boost your Omega-3 levels, eating them more frequently can increase the risk of exposure to a group of industrial chemicals.
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Love Tuna, Shrimp, Lobsters? Beware Of "Forever Chemicals", Says Study
While consuming seafood may be good to boost your Omega-3 levels, eating them more frequently can increase the risk of exposure to a group of industrial chemicals called per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals".
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The Eye-Opening Science Of Close Encounters With Polar Bears
For the last four decades, experts from the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) have been keeping tabs on the health and movement of polar bears in the Svalbard archipelago, halfway between Norway and the North Pole.
-
Trump Administration Eases Limits On 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water
US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced plans to ease limits on the amount of toxic "forever chemicals" allowed in drinking water, reversing what had been hailed as a landmark public health victory.
-
What We Know About How 'Forever Chemicals' Affect Health
PFAS take an extremely long time to break down, earning them their "forever" nickname.
-
One Of Apple's Best-Selling Products Is Exposing Users To Cancer, Claims Lawsuit
Apple has been accused of exposing users to cancer in a new lawsuit filed in the US that claims that the tech giant's Watch bands contain high levels of toxic chemicals.
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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'Forever Chemicals' Found In Bottled And Tap Water From Around The World: Study
'Forever Chemicals', known as perfluoroalkyl substances are long-lasting chemicals that break down extremely slowly over time.
-
Everyday Batteries Linked To "Forever Chemicals" Contamination: Study
A recent study reveals that lithium-ion batteries, used in various electronics and electric vehicles, may be a growing source of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
-
Everyday Chemicals Seep Into Bloodstream Through Skin: Study
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered that "forever chemicals," specifically PFAS, can be absorbed through human skin.
-
Love Seafood? Beware of 'Forever Chemicals', Warn Scientists
While consuming lobsters, shrimp, tuna, and other kinds of seafood may be good to boost your Omega-3 levels, eating them more frequently can increase the risk of exposure to a group of industrial chemicals.
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Love Tuna, Shrimp, Lobsters? Beware Of "Forever Chemicals", Says Study
While consuming seafood may be good to boost your Omega-3 levels, eating them more frequently can increase the risk of exposure to a group of industrial chemicals called per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals".
