Scientists fed young freshwater turtles different amounts of DEHP—a chemical found in many plastics—for three months. They found that even small doses caused extra damage in the turtles’ blood cells. The higher the dose, the more the damage grew, especially in the cells’ DNA. Some turtles also grew
Scientists are taking a closer look at two types of chemicals we encounter daily and how they could be influencing teenagers' bodies in unexpected ways. PFAS and phthalates are found in everything from non-stick pans to plastic toys and personal care products. These substances are so common that nea
Let's talk about phthalates. These are chemicals that show up in a lot of everyday products, and scientists have been trying to figure out if they can increase the risk of getting gallstones. In a study from 2017-2018, researchers looked at urine samples from 1735 adults. They found that two specifi
