People who eat more meals at home have lower levels of harmful PFAS chemicals in their bodies
Eating out and consuming microwave popcorn linked with higher exposures to PFAS
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Silent Spring Institute awarded $1 million to study health impacts of PFAS in drinking water
One of seven projects chosen as part of new federal health study to address contamination affecting communities nationwide
Adding flame retardant chemicals to furniture does not improve fire safety
New analysis calls into question effectiveness of fire safety regulations that lead to the use of hazardous chemicals in furniture.
How to protect gymnasts from hazardous chemicals at gym facilities
Switching to flame retardant free foam pit cubes reduces exposures without compromising fire safety
Millions of Americans exposed to elevated nitrate levels in drinking water
Analysis shows Hispanic communities are disproportionately exposed
States take the lead in creating more health protective drinking water guidelines
Study reveals efforts to address widespread PFAS contamination affecting millions of Americans
Dental flossing and other behaviors linked with higher levels of PFAS in the body
Analysis shows association between Oral-B Glide dental floss and higher exposures
Scientists to examine health impacts on children exposed to contaminated drinking water
NIH-funded project will focus on effects of PFASs from firefighting foams on children’s immune systems
Women firefighters and breast cancer: Mapping the exposome to uncover on-the-job risk factors
Innovative study is at the forefront of environmental health research, with scientists using cutting-edge tools to sift through vast amounts of exposure data and hone in on the real chemical culprits.
WGBH’s Jim Braude and Margery Eagan to moderate panel on breast cancer prevention at Silent Spring Institute’s October 18 gala celebration
Boston Public Radio co-hosts will lead a lively and engaging discussion, featuring a panel of leading experts in the field.