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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—a vast family of chemicals used largely for their nonstick, water-repellent and ...

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Scientists have discovered that many common sweeteners can interfere with gut bacteria, with some combinations involving ...

Scientists have found a way to make salt taste saltier without increasing its sodium content, a welcome development in the ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...

Update: For CR’s latest baby food test report, our scientists analyzed packaged baby foods for heavy metals, phthalates, microplastics, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and bisphenol A. CR also ...

Health experts worldwide advise everyone to improve their diet to maintain good health. What and when we eat has a direct impact on our well-being. That is why experts recommend a diet that easily ...

Researchers found microplastics on 37 National Park beaches and shorelines - all of the sites they sampled during the study (Credit: NOAA). View and print this infographic and see the description ...

A sample of your blood can reveal much about your health. But it can be hard to know which blood tests are truly worth taking ...