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26. July 11, 2025 | Newsweek
Toxic chemicals found in tap water across the U.S., new data shows
A sweeping analysis of public water systems found that Americans in all 50 states are exposed to drinking water contaminated with multiple harmful chemicals — some above federal legal limits. 27. July 10, 2025 | Cureus Journal of Medical Science
Wireless radiation levels in the home linked to neurodevelopmental delays in children
A recent study published in Cureus Journal of Medical Science found significant associations between levels of wireless radiofrequency (RF) radiation exposure in the home and child development. 28. July 9, 2025 | Nature
Scientists call for removal of over 4,200 “chemicals of concern” from plastics
A recent paper published in Nature examines the vast number of chemicals used in plastic products, the significant knowledge gaps around their potential hazards, and a path toward more efficient regulations. 29. July 8, 2025 | BBC
China’s rare earth mining boom leaves toxic legacy in water and soil
China’s dominance in rare earth metals has come at a steep environmental cost, with radioactive waste and polluted land plaguing communities near key mining sites in Inner Mongolia and Jiangxi. 30. July 6, 2025 | The Guardian
Weedkiller chemical replacing glyphosate may pose greater health risks, scientists warn
A widely used herbicide ingredient called diquat, now common in US weedkillers, damages organs and gut bacteria and is banned in many other countries, according to a new review of research. 31. July 6, 2025 | People
Toddlers across U.S. already exposed to dozens of toxic chemicals, study finds
Children in the United States are regularly exposed to dozens of potentially harmful chemicals long before they reach kindergarten, according to a new study of kids ages 2 to 4. 32. July 3, 2025 | The Guardian
Toxic chemicals in school uniforms face potential UK ban under new bill
Lawmakers in the UK are considering a ban on PFAS and synthetic fibers in school uniforms due to growing evidence of health and environmental risks associated with microplastics and “forever chemicals.” 33. July 1, 2025 | The Hill
New research finds gut bacteria may help clear PFAS from the body
Certain human gut bacteria appear capable of absorbing and excreting toxic PFAS chemicals, suggesting a new potential way to reduce internal exposure to these widespread pollutants. 34. June 29, 2025 | The New Lede
Clothing chemicals tied to higher gestational diabetes risk in pregnant women carrying boys
Pregnant women exposed to chemicals in clothing dyes and plastics faced increased odds of developing gestational diabetes, particularly when carrying male fetuses, according to new research. 35. June 25, 2025 | The New Lede
Many popular packaged foods still use synthetic dyes, especially those sold to children
Nearly one in five packaged foods sold in the U.S. contain synthetic dyes, with sugary, kid-targeted products most likely to include them, according to a new study analyzing nearly 40,000 items from top food manufacturers. 36. June 23, 2025 | The Hill
Wildfire smoke and heat exposure before pregnancy linked to lower birth weights
Pregnant people exposed to wildfire smoke and extreme heat in the weeks before or during early pregnancy may face a higher risk of delivering smaller-than-expected babies, according to a new study. 37. June 19, 2025 | Environmental Health News
New chemical pollution discovery raises concerns about air quality and sludge fertilizer
Scientists have detected a toxic industrial chemical known as MCCPs in the U.S. atmosphere for the first time, raising concerns about the spread of pollutants from wastewater and agricultural practices. 38. June 18, 2025 | NeuroImage
5G wireless radiation linked to altered brain waves during sleep
A recent study published in NeuroImage found that individuals with specific gene variants who are exposed to 5G frequencies experienced changes in their brain wave activity — measured via an EEG — during sleep. 39. June 13, 2025 | CNN Health
Exposure to PFAS chemicals before birth may raise risk of high blood pressure in teens
A new study finds that children exposed to PFAS chemicals in the womb are more likely to develop high blood pressure during adolescence, especially among boys and Black children. 40. June 11, 2025 | The Conversation
Some softgel pills may carry hidden risks tied to plastic chemicals
Softgel capsules may be easy to swallow, but some could be delivering more than just vitamins — including hormone-disrupting plasticisers. 41. June 10, 2025 | The New Lede
New study links common weed killer glyphosate to several cancers
A two-year animal study has found that glyphosate, the active ingredient in many popular weed killers, causes a range of tumors in rats at exposure levels considered safe by regulators in the U.S. and Europe. 42. June 9, 2025 | Journal of Microwaves, Optoelectronics and Electromagnetic Appl
Laptop use in classrooms increases children’s exposure to wireless radiation, study finds
In a first-of-its-kind study published in Journal of Microwaves, Optoelectronics and Electromagnetic Application, researchers simulated Wi-Fi-connected laptop use in a classroom and measured both childrens’ and adults’ cumulative exposure to wireless radiation. 43. June 7, 2025 | Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
PFAS exposure linked to an increased risk of repeated miscarriage
In a new study published by Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, researchers found that exposure to some PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) were linked to an increased risk of unexplained recurrent miscarriage. 44. June 6, 2025 | The Guardian
New research finds titanium dioxide nanoparticles may disrupt hormones and raise blood sugar
A new study finds that titanium dioxide nanoparticles in food may disrupt hormone function and blood sugar regulation, potentially increasing the risk for obesity and diabetes. 45. June 5, 2025 | TIME
What science says about how pesticides in food may affect your health
A growing body of research links common pesticides to cancer, birth defects, and hormone disruption, prompting experts to recommend steps individuals can take to reduce exposure. 46. June 4, 2025 | The New Lede
Dark-skinned manicured hands on a pregnant belly. Credit: Earving Segura/Unsplash Home/Children’s Health/air pollution Tiny particles, big risks: Air pollution disrupts pregnancy from the inside out
New research reveals how microscopic air pollutants mess with pregnant women’s metabolism, triggering early labor and long-term health consequences for mothers and babies. 47. June 4, 2025 | Women's Health
Plastics chemical linked to heart disease deaths found in common household items
A recent study ties exposure to a widely used plastic additive, DEHP, to more than 350,000 cardiovascular deaths globally in 2018. 48. May 28, 2025 | The Hill
Low-level lead exposure linked to drops in kids’ test scores, study finds
Academic performance among schoolchildren may decline due to even minimal lead exposure in early childhood, a new study suggests, challenging current public health thresholds. 49. May 22, 2025 | Journal of Hazardous Materials
Chemicals are the primary driver of microplastic toxicity, study suggests
A recent study on fish development published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials found that the chemicals in microplastics are more toxic than the physical particles themselves, and that exposure to both together is even worse. The study analyzed the effects of microplastics from particles that wear off of tires and are washed into waters where fish breed. 50. May 21, 2025 | Environmental Health News
Toxic chemicals in everyday products may help explain rising rates of autism
Autism diagnoses among American children have surged nearly 70% in four years, and some scientists say environmental toxins, especially those found in plastics, may play a key role.
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