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.

No phthalates were associated with birth weight for gestational age z score. Higher levels of phthalate acid, DiNP, DiDP and DnOP were most strongly associated with increased odds for preterm ...

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) are found in nail polish and vinyl products. To help protect yourself, it’s important to learn how to spot these harmful chemicals.

Exposure to phthalates, an endocrine-disrupting chemical found in plastic, cosmetics and some foods in pregnancy increases risk of preterm birth, a study finds.

Chemicals used in clear plastic food packaging and other products may be responsible for up to 10% of premature births in the US during 2018, a new study found.

Baby Bottles With No Detected BPA, Lead, or Phthalates. Kevin Loria. Tue, October 15, 2024 at 2:33 PM UTC. 9 min read. We didn’t find the dangerous chemicals in any of the nine bottles we tested.

The 33,980 phthalates in nanograms per serving in Wendy's Crispy Chicken Nuggets, for example, was more than four times the level in McDonald's Chicken McNuggets.