But now, scientists are warning about phthalates, a specific group of PFAS used in perfumes, nail polishes, and hair care ...

Also like phthalates, BPA and other bisphenols appear to be endocrine-disrupting chemicals. BPA is known to act like estrogen in the body, and it can affect reproduction, metabolism and behavior.

Microplastics, phthalates, BPA and PFAS are all around us. What to know about these potentially toxic substances, how they are used or end up in and around us — and why they’re concerning.

Microplastics are everywhere—from the ocean to our bloodstream—raising urgent questions about their impact on human health.

Microplastics are everywhere—from the ocean to our bloodstream—raising urgent questions about their impact on human health.

Microplastics and nanoplastics — incredibly tiny bits of plastic that break off and shed from larger products — have made ...

Health experts are warning consumers to avoid products containing phthalates, synthetic chemicals commonly used to make plastics flexible and to enhance fragrances, according to the National ...

1 Department of Urology, Tianjin Children’s Hospital/Tianjin University Children’s Hospital, Tianjin, China 2 Department of Pediatric Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Dezhou Hospital ...

A study by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai reveals that prenatal exposure to environmental ...

But scientists and clinicians are increasingly raising alarm over a group of chemicals used in many personal care products: phthalates. The concerns about childhood exposure to phthalates are high ...

Dana Schulz is an experienced editor, writer, and content strategist who is just as likely to be crunching the ...

As the Washington Post notes in its medical column, that's because many perfumes on the market are infused with a potentially harmful chemical known as phthalates, which help their scents last longer.