Breakfast cereals found to have two times as much lead
Halloween may be over, but the horrors in your pantry persist. While cereal’s a quick and convenient breakfast…
New portable device enables fast and accurate detection of PFAS in water
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals known for their exceptional resistance to degradation, earning them the…
Replacement chemical for harmful phthalates may restrict fetal growth
A chemical used to make plastic more flexible, once introduced as a safer substitute for older additives now…
Hormuz Gridlock Risks Global Food Crisis, International Chamber of Commerce Chief Says
Disruptions to a vital shipping route in the Middle East have created an energy shock. Now, a global…
Microplastics transport toxins and antibiotic resistance across ecosystems
Microplastics are often viewed as pollutants in their own right, but their environmental impact may extend far beyond…
Apple class action alleges smartwatch bands contain toxic PFAS chemicals
(Photo Credit: Hadrian/Shutterstock) Apple Watch PFAS class action overview: Who: A group of consumers has filed a class…
Common e-cigarette flavorant may disrupt normal embryo development
Vanillin, a common flavoring chemical in e-cigarettes, may disrupt the normal development of embryos in pregnant women who…
Wearable fingertip patch tracks Parkinson’s medication levels through sweat
Engineers and neuroscientists at the University of California San Diego have developed a soft, wearable fingertip patch that…
Noncombustible nicotine products replace cigarette use among young adults
As cigarette smoking reaches historic lows in the U.S., new research from MUSC Hollings Cancer Center suggests a…
Stuffed toys can release short-chain PFAS into saliva, study finds
A saliva-based test shows how plush toys may add to young children’s PFAS exposure, while revealing why a…
AI may predict harmful chemical exposures affecting human health
Artificial intelligence is rapidly improving scientists’ ability to detect chemicals in the environment and human body. A new…
New pair of techniques can speed up the search for better tuberculosis drugs
Tuberculosis, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is the world’s deadliest single-agent caused infection, responsible for 1.23…