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Thai Gut Health May Hold New Key Against PFAS 'Forever Chemicals', Say Scientists

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A groundbreaking international study has found that certain human gut bacteria are capable of soaking up and storing toxic “forever chemicals,” a class of persistent pollutants known formally as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Researchers believe this unexpected microbial ability could form the basis of innovative probiotic therapies to help the human body rid itself of these hazardous substances, which are already widespread in Thailand’s environment and food chain. The findings offer new hope in the urgent battle against PFAS, which have been linked to a wide range of health risks worldwide.

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Widespread Use of Cancer-Linked Chemicals in Beauty Products Raises Health Alarms: New Research Calls for Stricter Oversight

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A new study has found that more than half of the beauty and personal-care products used by Black and Latina women in Los Angeles contain formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing chemicals, highlighting a worrying connection between daily grooming habits and exposure to cancer-causing substances. Published on May 8, 2025 in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, the study has reignited calls from health experts and advocacy groups for tighter regulation of cosmetic ingredients and greater transparency for consumers—concerns that resonate far beyond the United States, including in Thailand’s rapidly growing beauty industry.

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Alarming Levels of Brain-Harming Chemicals Found in Children's Mattresses, Global Studies Warn

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A wave of new research is sending shockwaves through the pediatric and parenting communities worldwide, revealing that many babies and young children may be routinely exposed to harmful chemicals while they sleep—potentially threatening their brain development. Studies published by the University of Toronto, widely reported by leading outlets such as Medical Xpress, CNN, and NDTV, found that children’s mattresses often emit worrying quantities of phthalates, flame retardants, and other substances linked to a host of neurological and developmental disorders, triggering calls from scientists for urgent action by manufacturers and regulators (MedicalXpress, CNN, NDTV).

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