A new study has found that an alarming number of personal care products contain a known carcinogen. Formaldehyde has been linked to cancer — but the chemical, and preservatives that release it, are ...
DALLAS — Thousands of women nationwide have initiated lawsuits against manufacturers and marketers of chemical hair relaxers, alleging these products have led to various health complications. Central ...
MINNEAPOLIS — A substance that "causes more cancer than any other chemical in the air" is so prevalent in the Twin Cities that 17 of the 18 most at-risk ZIP codes in the entire state are located in ...
The EPA has revised its assessment of the health risks posed by the carcinogen, less than a year after the Biden administration issued its own verdict. Reading time 3 minutes The Trump administration ...
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. The chemical industry finally got its wish. Industry ...
Some scientific reports have a profound impact on government policy. Sometimes, however, there are significant shortcomings in the research - yet the policy impact continues. Critically analyzing ...
Formaldehyde may be used as a wet-strength additive in the manufacturing of paper-based products, and several countries outside the US have identified it in such products, but dat ...
Companies use formaldehyde for everything from making furniture to sterilizing food. Industry has repeatedly thwarted government efforts to limit its health risks. Reading time 15 minutes In a world ...