Anticancer Environment Articles & Research
PFAS (“Forever chemical”) Exposure Linked to Higher Cancer Odds in Women
From The Guardian, September 18, 2023: New research finds evidence that exposure to PFAS and phenols increases odds of certain ‘hormonally driven’ cancers for women.
Microplastics Found in the Hearts of Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
From a study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology: Microplastics have been detected in human stool, lungs, and placentas, which have direct exposure to the external environm…
Harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in air fresheners
A review from Harvard’s TH Chan School of Public Health reviews the harmful VOCs found in air fresheners: May 2019 VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS AND AIR FRESHENERS Contributors: Juan Reynoso, MPH/M…
Perfumes and colognes in common products affect human health
A systematic review published in the Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering reviewed the relevant literature published up to August 2020 to determine whether perfumes and colognes can…
PFAS found in all straws except for metal
In a study published in Food Additives and Contaminants, researchers found that PFAS chemicals were found to be present in almost all types of straws, but primarily in those made from plant-based mat…
Chemical Hair Straighteners Contain Harmful Chemicals Linked to Cancer
Social and economic pressures have long compelled Black girls and women to straighten their hair to conform to Eurocentric beauty standards.
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