In an alarming first, a study has found concerning levels of fibreglass particles have contaminated the food chain via natural bivalve populations.

Found in products such as eggs and rice, ‘forever chemicals’ have been linked to cancer, kidney disease and more

EXPERT REACTION: Association between prenatal exposure to plastics and autism in boys









Higher levels of bisphenol A (BPA), a plastic commonly used in food packaging, were detected in urine

Microplastics in urinary tract spark water safety concerns









A new study challenges a WHO report on microplastics in drinking water, revealing their presence in kidney, bladder and urine sam

A million adults have started vaping despite never having been regular smokers, scientists estimate.

6.05.2025 - A study by EPFL and the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) has found that tire additives enter into and pass through the food chain. Further research is needed to establish the implications for human health.

Research over the past 40 or more years has raised questions around the safety of
synthetic food dyes approved for use in foods and beverages in the United States,
especially in relation to impacts on neurobehavior in some children. Understanding
the prevalence…

The discovery has raised health concerns and calls for both safer ingredients and clearer labeling from manufacturers.

Chemicals used to replace bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging can trigger potentially harmful effects in human ovarian cells, according to McGill University researchers. A new study examined several