CONSUMER REPORTS: Choose a floss without PFAs and harmful chemicals
A new investigation by Consumer Reports and Made Safe finds some surprising and potentially harmful chemicals lurking in some ...
This good hygiene habit could lower your risk of a stroke — but only a third of Americans do it
About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year, but new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the ...
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How to Choose Dental Floss Without PFAS and Other Harmful Chemicals
Some dental floss is coated with substances that make it easier to slide between teeth, notably PFAS, a group of chemicals now linked to many health problems. Others use flavors made with ...
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PFAS Bans In Clothing Are Going Into Effect: What To Know, According To A Toxicologist
In 2022, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) released a scorecard breaking down the brands that were the most and least likely to have PFAS in their clothes. Macy’s, Nordstrom ...
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A New Study Suggests That Some Smartwatch Bands May Contain ‘Forever Chemicals’
Researchers say that some brands do advise the use of PFAS—check for the term “fluoroelastomer band,” which indicates their use in the product. The study analyzed individual PFAS compounds ...
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This strawberry-scented dental floss is an unnecessary expense, but I'm willing to pay for it because it makes me want to floss every day
Unlike many popular drugstore dental floss brands, Cocofloss is free of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals are known to build up in the body and may cause issues with the immune ...
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Smart Watch Bands Contain 'Very High Concentrations’ of Forever Chemicals That May Be Absorbed into Skin
A new study found 15 bands commonly available in the U.S. contained PFAS Getty Bands used for smart ... to sweat and oil. Although the brands were not named, “fifteen of the 22 bands we ...
Flossing your teeth can put toxic chemicals in your body — what’s your risk and 3 brands that are safest
You know the drill — you’re supposed to floss at least once a day to remove plaque and food particles from your teeth to reduce your risk of cavities and gum disease. Some flosses are healthier than ...
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Kimberly DalSanto: States work to curb PFAS chemicals in consumer products
While legislative or regulatory efforts seem unlikely at the federal level under the new administration, several states are ...
Morningstar14d
PFAS in Products Means Testing is Crucial for Consumer Confidence
Dental floss. Winter jackets ... chemicals” (scientifically known as Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, or PFAS) in products and foods they purchase and consume. Companies, too, are now ...