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51. 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. 52. 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. 53. 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. 54. 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. 55. 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. 56. 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. 57. 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. 58. 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. 59. 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. 60. 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. 61. 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. 62. 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. 63. 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. 64. May 16, 2025 | The New Lede
Study highlights potential health risks of chemicals in ultra-processed foods
Synthetic chemicals migrating into ultra-processed foods from packaging and equipment may contribute to rising rates of obesity, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses, a new review in Nature Medicine finds. 65. May 6, 2025 | Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
“Nontoxic” nail polishes still contain toxic chemicals, despite claims
A recent study published in Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene found that nail polishes advertised as “nontoxic” and “clean” contain high concentrations of toxic chemicals, despite manufacturers’ claims that those chemicals are not included. 66. May 6, 2025 | Frontiers in Endocrinology
Chemicals in scented products linked to disrupted metabolism
A recent study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology found an association between exposure to terpenes — chemicals commonly used in scented cleaning products and air fresheners — and an increased risk of metabolic syndrome. 67. April 29, 2025 | Environmental Research
Phthalate exposure linked to high blood pressure during pregnancy
In a recent U.S. study published in Environmental Research, researchers examined the impact of multiple phthalate chemicals — both individually and as mixtures — on maternal cardiovascular health. 68. April 29, 2025 | Environmental Research
PFAS exposure linked to changes in the gut microbiome during pregnancy
According to a recent study published in Environmental Research, exposure to toxic Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) is associated with impacts to the maternal gut microbiome, which plays an important role in regulating a healthy pregnancy. 69. April 27, 2025 | The Guardian
New evidence that invisible pollutants can have significant impact on fertility of Black families
Everyone experiences a moment that shapes who they are – a moment when childhood innocence is lost, and the burdens and traumas of the world become clearer. 70. April 24, 2025 | Obesity
PCB chemicals may trigger multi-generational cycle of obesity
According to a recent study published in Obesity, women’s exposure to polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) chemicals was linked to an increased risk of obesity for both their daughters and granddaughters. 71. April 24, 2025 | Environmental Health News
Air pollution worsens for nearly half of Americans as wildfires and policy rollbacks fuel health crisis
Nearly half the U.S. population now lives in areas with dangerously polluted air, with climate-driven wildfires and weakened federal protections compounding the threat. 72. April 24, 2025 | Environmental Health News
Air pollution worsens for nearly half of Americans as wildfires and policy rollbacks fuel health crisis
Nearly half the U.S. population now lives in areas with dangerously polluted air, with climate-driven wildfires and weakened federal protections compounding the threat. 73. April 23, 2025 | The Guardian
DDT still contaminates Canadian trout decades after ban, study shows
Residues of DDT, a pesticide banned decades ago, have been found in brook trout in New Brunswick lakes at levels far above safety limits, raising new concerns about long-term contamination of food chains. 74. April 23, 2025 | Environment International
PFAS exposure may reduce efficacy of measles vaccine in children
Previous studies suggest that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may act as immune suppressants. However, research about the impact of PFAS exposure on antibody responses to the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is limited and inconsistent. 75. April 22, 2025 | The Guardian
Microplastics found in women’s ovaries raise concerns about fertility and toxic exposure
Microplastics have been discovered in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time, prompting new concerns about their potential role in declining fertility and hormone disruption.
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