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Study Finds Cancer-Linked Chemicals in Some Firefighter Gear

The research — published Dec. 16 in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters — found that certain firefighter turnout gear contains brominated flame retardants, or chemicals added to ... Read More

Getting rid of old furniture immediately starts lowering the toxic flame retardants in your body. Here’s why

Old sofas are filled with flame retardants, which have been linked to cancer risk and neurodevelopmental issues. A new study looks at what happens in your body when you get new furniture. Read More

Study documents potentially hazardous flame retardants in firefighter gear

Some firefighter gear is manufactured with chemicals called brominated flame retardants that could pose a risk to firefighter health, according to a new study published in Environmental Science & ... Read More

5 common household items that carry cancer risk

Everyday products may influence cancer risk, with concerns growing about chemicals in some daily household items which you don't even know about . While some substances are classified as possibly ... Read More

Swapping old sofas and chairs reduces body levels of harmful flame retardants

New research led by the California Department of Public Health and partners has found that replacing foam-containing furniture made before 2014 would cut in half levels of certain harmful flame ... Read More