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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemical compounds that are found in many common industrial and consumer products. These substances are known as “forever chemicals” because they essentially never break down.  In addition to their environmental impact, PFAS chemicals are highly problematic in that […]

NEC, or necrotizing enterocolitis, is a serious condition that many preterm infants contract due to bacteria in the gut. It primarily affects the intestines and can occur in either the large or small intestinal tract. Bacteria infect the intestinal lining and cause inflammation, which can […]

Sometimes, newborns who receive baby formula can experience an upset stomach, diarrhea, or gas. If this occurs, it might be due to a dairy or soy allergy. The symptoms will usually go away once the infant is no longer being exposed to the allergen. In […]

Recent studies have revealed that feeding bovine-milk-based formulas to preterm infants increases their risk of developing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). In a 2019 study published in The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, researchers found that premature babies who received Similac and Enfamil formulas were more likely […]

Necrotizing enterocolitis, also known as NEC, is a gastrointestinal disease that primarily affects preterm babies, especially those who have been fed bovine milk-based formulas like Enfamil and Similac. NEC has been shown to cause inflammation in the intestinal tissue, which can lead to tissue damage […]

NEC, or necrotizing enterocolitis, is a serious disease that affects premature or underweight babies, particularly babies who were born before the 28th week of pregnancy. NEC occurs in about one out of every 1000 premature infants and just one out of every 10,000 full-term infants. […]

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that are used in many global industries. Because they are uniquely capable of repelling both oil and water, they are highly valued for use in many products and purposes.  However, in recent decades it has become clear […]

PFAS is an acronym that stands for both Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. These are synthetic chemical compounds that are manufactured for use in several industries around the world and are highly valued for their unique ability to repel both oil and water. This property […]

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of chemicals with a wide array of uses in industry and in consumer products. They are considered incredibly useful because of their unique ability to repel both water and oil. As a result, these chemicals can be […]

In recent years, a number of herbicides have generated a large amount of controversy due to their potential health risks. Two of the most controversial chemical weedkillers are paraquat (also known by the brand name Gramoxone, among others) and Roundup. Because of their enormous popularity […]

Paraquat dichloride (usually simply called paraquat) is a highly toxic chemical herbicide. Like Roundup, it is a powerful non-selective contact herbicide, which means that it kills most plants indiscriminately. Unlike Roundup, however, paraquat is so highly toxic that it can kill plants that have become […]

Paraquat, which is also known by the brand name Gramoxone, is a highly toxic chemical herbicide. Worldwide, it is one of the most widely used chemicals for controlling weeds, particularly in agricultural settings. Additionally, it is also used to dry out crops, such as cotton, […]