Objectives Bisphenol A (BPA), a xenoestrogen that can alter DNA methylation status, has been implicated in the pathogenesis ...

Studies suggest modern life may be fueling the rise of cancer in younger adults, with factors like ultra-processed foods and ...

As healthcare workers, we also have work to do with respect to our own plastic pollution. Anyone who's spent time in a ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), manmade chemicals that accumulate in the body over time, have been linked to liver disease and cancer, but ...

Some drinking water in Tennessee contained long-lasting chemicals linked with harmful effects above federal limits when sampled recently, according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency.

If you drink tap water out of a filtered pitcher, it is important to make sure you're using the right type of filter depending on your local contaminants, which in some cases, might be more serious ...

(The Conversation) – Since the 1940s, companies have been using PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – to make products easier to use, from Teflon nonstick pots to waterproof rain gear ...

Penn State provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation US. University of Connecticut provides funding as a member of The Conversation US. Since the 1940s, companies have been using PFAS ...

Since the 1940s, companies have been using PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – to make products easier to use, from Teflon nonstick pots to waterproof rain gear, stain-resistant ...