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Eating one wild fish in the US is equivalent to drinking dirty water for a month.
Eating one freshwater fish caught in a US river or lake is equivalent to drinking a month of water contaminated with toxic chemicals, a new study says.
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Experts shocked by discovery of extremely toxic chemicals in kale
Scientists have discovered a toxic chemical that can cause cancer in kale - a vegetable known to have many benefits for human health.
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Forever Chemical Found in 99% of Bottled Water
Analyzing drinking water from 15 countries, researchers found the presence of perpetual chemicals in more than 99% of bottled water samples from Asia, Europe, North Amer…
Health
Does eating a lot of seafood increase the risk of permanent chemical exposure?
A new US study found worrying levels of the permanent chemical PFAS in many types of seafood.
Health
Does flossing contain carcinogens and thinning teeth?
Flossing cleans between teeth, helping to maintain oral health, but studies show that some types of floss contain carcinogens.
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American experts warn of 'permanent chemicals' that cause cancer in food
The chemical group mentioned is a full name, per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS). PFAS used to be very popular in the United States starting in the 1940s, thanks to many pre…
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PFAS in food containers can cause kidney disease
The world has about 850 million people with kidney disease, the United States alone to 30 million patients, double the number of diabetics and 20 times the number of peo…