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Cancer-causing flame retardants found in everyday things like plastics, furniture, fabrics and electronics can be sucked up by the skin and absorbed into the bloodstream in 24 hours, scientists have ...

Did a recent study actually find that chemicals in sunscreen can enter the bloodstream? What does that mean for consumers? A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association did find ...

A study of 17 commonly-used synthetic 'forever chemicals' has shown that these toxic substances can readily be absorbed through human skin. New research, published in Environment International proves ...

“Thirdhand smoke” (THS) refers to residues of nicotine and other harmful chemicals from tobacco smoke that absorb into indoor surfaces, furniture, carpets, bedsheets, skin, and pet fur. THS residue ...

Toxic chemicals used to flame-proof plastic materials can be absorbed into the body through skin, via contact with microplastics, new research shows. The study offers the first experimental evidence ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...