Pretty much all of us are exposed to the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which are often used to make products grease-proof, waterproof, nonstick, or ...

When you're on the go, it’s pretty convenient to grab a packaged snack. But new research finds that a slew of chemicals from that the wrappings can wind up in your body. The study, which was published ...

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double board-certified family medicine physician specializing in regenerative and hormone health The research found about 3,600 food contact chemicals (FCCs) in collected samples of blood, urine, and ...

In the absence of comprehensive federal regulation of PFAS in food packaging, states are dishing out their own laws. Thus far, 13 (thirteen) states have enacted laws addressing PFAS substances in food ...

Food sold in shrink wrap, on cardboard trays or in paper containers might contain any of nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer, a new study warns. Commonly used food packaging materials contain ...

There's new evidence that chemicals can migrate to human bodies via material like plastic containers. It's not clear what the health risks may be, but at least a few of the chemicals are known hazards ...