Toxic flame retardants in people’s bodies drop after replacing old furniture with healthier options
New study shows public health benefit of policies that restrict toxic chemicals in products.
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What do people know about endocrine disrupting chemicals?
New Silent Spring study maps misconceptions about harmful everyday chemicals, offering a guide for more effective public health messaging to combat misinformation and help people make informed decisions.
New online tool empowers communities to reduce their PFAS exposure
With a fresh design and expanded information, the PFAS Exchange is a vital resource that helps people understand their exposure to PFAS chemicals and take action to protect their health.
Cancer & Environment Forum 2025
Silent Spring Institute and Columbia University hosted a one-day CME event on the state of the science of environmental carcinogenesis and the role healthcare providers play in reducing risk. Watch a recording of the event.
Common jobs held by immigrant women may put them at increased risk of breast cancer
New study sheds light on chemical hazards in U.S. workplaces and overlooked risks for female workers.
Breast cancer in young women: What to know
From the air we breathe to the products we use, how environmental factors may be driving the rise in early-onset disease.
Choosing safer personal care products can lower exposures to risky chemicals
Latest findings from the Taking Stock Study
Helping firefighters protect themselves from hazardous chemicals on the job
How a practice developed by Silent Spring continues to shape public health
Influencers effective at helping Black women avoid toxic chemicals in products
Research shows social media influencers can increase knowledge among Black women about endocrine disrupting chemicals in products that could harm their health.
Op-ed warns against research cuts amid rise in early-onset cancers
In a recent Boston Globe op-ed, Silent Spring Executive Director Dr. Mary Beth Terry urges renewed investment in women’s health research as early-onset cancers—particularly breast cancer—are on the rise in young adults.
