Phthalates

Toxins in kids’ mattresses and bedding raise health concerns, study shows

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Sleeping up to 18 hours a day, young children may unknowingly inhale a cocktail of harmful chemicals from their beds. Canadian researchers call for urgent regulation of mattresses and household items. Study: Young Children’s Exposure to Chemicals of Concern in Their Sleeping Environment: An In-Home Study. Image Credit: LeManna / Shutterstock In a recent article published in … Read more

Polluted soil and water are fueling a global heart disease epidemic

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Toxic chemicals and microplastics in soil and water are fueling a global heart disease crisis — but researchers say solutions are within reach. ​​​​​​​Review: The links between soil and water pollution and cardiovascular disease. ​​​​​​​Image Credit: daniilphotos / Shutterstock A recent study published in the journal Atherosclerosis reviewed the links between water and soil pollution and human … Read more