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03/22/24

Phthalates Linked to Increase ADHD in Autistic Kids + More

The Defender’s Weekly Science Digest delivers a roundup of the latest research on children’s health, including studies on vaccines, drugs, chemicals, pesticides and lead exposure.

01/11/24

85 Popular Grocery Items Contained Phthalates, Study Finds

Consumer Reports tested 85 popular supermarket items and found concerning levels of phthalates — plastic chemicals linked to health issues — in all but one. Nearly 80% also had bisphenol A. The group is calling for regulators to ban the chemicals’ use in food production.

01/30/23

Why Are Toxic Phthalates Still Used in Medical Supplies for Premature Babies?

Despite more than two decades of evidence that phthalates — which are toxic to multiple organs, especially premature infants — leach from medical devices, the chemicals are still widely used in products designed for neonatal intensive care units.

12/22/21

‘Safe’ Limits on Exposure to Phthalates May Not Protect Human Health, New Study Shows

“Safe” limits on human exposure to phthalates set by national and international regulatory authorities may not adequately protect public health, according to a new analysis published in the journal Environmental Health.

04/26/24

The ‘Milk Supply Is Safe’: Biden Administration Scrambles to Reassure Americans as Bird Flu Spreads + More

The Defender’s Big Food NewsWatch brings you the latest headlines related to industrial food companies and their products, including ultra-processed foods, food additives, contaminants, GMOs and lab-grown meat and their toxic effects on human health. The views expressed in the excerpts from other news sources do not necessarily reflect the views of The Defender.

04/24/24

Bird Flu Virus Fragments Detected in Retail Milk in U.S. + More

04/17/24

Amish Farmer From Pennsylvania Can Continue Out-of-State Sales, Judge Rules + More

04/11/24

Lunchables Found to Contain Relatively High Lead Levels + More

04/09/24

From ‘Honey Laundering’ to Fake Caviar: The Seven Types of Food Frauds + More

04/04/24

Plastic People: New Documentaries Expose ‘Horror Movie’ Reality of Plastic Pollution

Two new documentaries, “We’re All Plastic People Now” and “Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics,” expose the ubiquitous presence of plastic pollution in the environment and its potential risks to human health, particularly for developing fetuses and infants exposed to microplastics in the womb and through breast milk.

03/29/24

Nearly 1,000 Popular Consumer Products Contain Carcinogenic Estrogens

A January study identified 279 estrogenic compounds commonly found in consumer products that induce mammary tumors in animals, and another 642 chemicals that could increase the risk of breast cancer.

03/20/24

Kellogg’s Froot Loops Made With ‘Harmful Additives’ Despite Vow to Remove Dyes: Shareholder + More

03/19/24

Endocrine Disruptors Galore: How Plastic Food Packaging May Be Wreaking Havoc on Your Health

Norwegian researchers reported that chemicals leaching from plastic food packaging may cause more concerning and widespread harm to health than previously realized, including developmental problems and hormone-related cancers.

03/12/24

Are You Microwaving Food in Plastic Containers? Here’s Why You Should Stop

When you cook food in microwaveable plastics, toxic chemicals can migrate to your food.

03/07/24

‘Especially Dangerous’ to Children, Pregnant Women: Thousands of Chemicals Linked to Rising Rates of Cancer, Infertility and Obesity

New evidence suggests that endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in consumer products, food, water and soil are behind the global rise in reproductive disorders, cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, neurological conditions, reduced immune function and chronic inflammation.

03/04/24

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Early Death, Mental Disorders + More

02/15/24

COVID Vaccine mRNA Penetrates Fetal-Placental Barrier + More

The Defender’s Weekly Science Digest delivers a roundup of the latest research on children’s health, including studies on vaccines, drugs, chemicals, pesticides and lead exposure.

02/15/24

The Leading Lab-Grown-Meat Company Just Paused Major Expansion + More

02/14/24

The Microplastic Invasion: 12 Ways to Minimize Your Exposure

Studies show microplastics can cross placental and brain barriers. Skipping plastic bottles and toys, choosing natural fabrics over synthetic ones, using washing bags and dusting can help limit exposure.

02/08/24

Common Preservative May Harm Your Gut + More

02/06/24

Are Ultra-Processed Foods Fattening? They Are for Company Profits + More

01/29/24

Acetaminophen and Pregnancy: Here’s What You Should Know

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) warns pregnant women to avoid substances not required for medical reasons to support a healthy pregnancy, yet ACOG and obstetricians and gynecologists from across the U.S. typically identified acetaminophen (Tylenol) as a safe pain reliever for pregnant women despite studies that show otherwise.

01/25/24

Plastics in Food and Drinks Play Big Role in Annual $250 Billion Healthcare Tab

Exposure to just four types of plastic costs the U.S. healthcare system nearly $250 billion per year, according to a study in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. The majority of adverse health effects involved the endocrine system, but investigators also found cancer, childhood development delays and IQ deficits.

01/24/24

Autism Lawsuit Filed Over Toxic Metals in Gerber, Sprout and Walmart Baby Food Products + More

01/17/24

More Evidence to Ban Energy Drinks for Children, Study Finds + More

01/16/24

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals Linked to Anxiety, Depression in Kids

More research is needed to determine which chemicals or chemical mixtures are the main culprits so we can better understand how children’s exposure to toxic chemicals is contributing to the rising mental health crisis affecting today’s youth.

01/12/24

‘Remarkable’ Declines in Fertility, Sperm Counts Worldwide Linked to Industrial Chemicals

Fertility rates are dropping persistently worldwide, with environmental toxins like pesticides and air pollution likely playing a key role, according to a study published in Human Reproduction Update. Health experts urged policy action on chemical exposures and barriers to fertility care.

01/12/24

Newborns Exposed to Endocrine Disruption + More Microbiome Science, Please + More

The Defender’s Weekly Science Digest delivers a roundup of the latest research on children’s health, including studies on vaccines, drugs, chemicals, pesticides and lead exposure.

01/11/24

900+ Common Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer Risk

A study published Wednesday in Environmental Health Perspectives identified 921 chemicals that increase the risk of breast cancer and found that 90% are ubiquitous in consumer products, food and drinks, pesticides, medications and workplaces.

01/05/24

These Two Toxic Plastics Should Be Banned. Here’s Why.

Anti-plastic campaigners, who have achieved limited success in passing bans based on the toxic health effects of plastics that contain known carcinogens and hormone-disrupting chemicals, say two of the most toxic types of plastic — polystyrene and polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, should be completely banned.