Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD Oral-B Glide and other dental flosses have been linked to higher blood levels of ...

Many consumers roll their eyes when PFAS is mentioned. It's just another acronym that nobody quite understands, is their attitude. But public health expert ...

A 2019 study by the nonprofit research organization Silent Spring Institute found fluorine — a marker of PFAS — in several floss brands. PFAS in the coating helps floss slide between teeth.

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 ...

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 ...

As the legislative session gains momentum, New York lawmakers are set to announce new bills aimed at protecting residents ...

The omnipresence of PFAS can make the problem feel overwhelming. But researchers are learning more each day, the media is investigating, big brands across industries are shifting away from ...

While legislative or regulatory efforts seem unlikely at the federal level under the new administration, several states are ...