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PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been called “forever chemicals” because they are virtually indestructible and remain in the environment (and in the human body) for long periods of time without breaking down. PFAS have been linked to a variety of human health issues, including various types […]

Also known as “forever chemicals”, PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been used to manufacture certain consumer products since the 1950s. According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), some of the most common products that contain or previously contained PFAS include non-stick pans, […]

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemical compounds, popularized by companies like 3M, DuPont, and Scotchgard, 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 […]

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 if you switch formulas and the infant is no longer being exposed […]

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 have been used in many global industries since the late 1940s. 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 […]

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 and have been mass-produced since the 1940s because of their unique ability to repel both water and oil. […]

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 […]