A cart sits in a classroom lab with multiple shelves loaded with white and amber bottles of chemicals. The labels show many different brands and time periods, and some are peeling. Legacy chemicals ...

A large study has revealed that dozens of widely used chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria. Many of these substances, found in pesticides and everyday industrial products, were never thought ...

Federal regulators have released a mandated report regarding the presence of "forever chemicals" in makeup and skincare products. Forever chemicals—known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl ...

A child sits in a shopping cart and looks at a store display of potato chips and other snack items as someone pushes the cart along. Packets of chips are on display at a supermarket in Mumbai, India, ...

“Forever chemicals” are synthetic compounds found in products like non-stick pans, waterproof clothing, dental floss and more items Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She has ...

These man-made substances — designed to repel oil, water and stains — can be found in thousands of everyday items, from nonstick pans and fast-food wrappers to waterproof jackets. Forever chemicals ...

See the thousands of plastic chemicals in what we eat. Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. When Americans eat ...

Researchers say they've identified 168 chemicals that may affect gut bacteria, substances that people can encounter in a range of everyday environments. Experts from the University of Cambridge ...

Drinking water for at least 1 of every 7 Americans – about 49.5 million people – contains unsafe levels of “forever chemicals,” according to new test results the Environmental Protection Agency ...

A large body of science has linked phthalates to a variety of serious health conditions, including premature birth and infertility. Warning: This graphic requires ...

It’s been cleared for use on dozens of crops, from potatoes to citrus fruits. Regulators say it will help farmers manage pests and boost yields, but scientists warn these chemicals can build up in ...