Formaldehyde, common in personal care and household products, as well as in automobile exhaust and cigarette smoke, can alter gene expression. scitechdaily.com/concerning-fin…

"But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” Luke 14:13-4

Unfortunately, cleaning products marketed as “green” aren’t better for health or air quality if they’re fragranced. scitechdaily.com/eco-friendly-o…

Affluent communities in the U.S. are told their synthetic turf fields will be “recycled” in countries like Malaysia where plastic is dumped and burnt, harming the people who live there. Plastic waste is a global environmental justice crisis.

Experts say there's no safe amount of exposure to toxicants produced by gas or propane, but the smaller the home, the more significant the problems caused by gas stoves are likely to be. thecooldown.com/green-tech/nit…

Skin absorption is an exposure route for many substances, but PFAS chemicals were thought to be different until a recent study. It's wise to try to avoid PFAS in things that come into contact with skin, like clothing, makeup, bandages, upholstery, etc. bit.ly/3L6E9UI

There's good advice here despite the misleading headline ( which should say "kitchen" instead of "home").  The article notes that "microwave-safe" food containers, plastic cutting boards, tea bags, and paper cups can all raise our microplastic burden. bit.ly/4eGqn8R

A report found that stain-repelling chemicals applied to fabric are only marginally effective when the fabric is new and have “limited or no effectiveness” after a couple of years. “It’s a clear case of nonessential use.” yahoo.com/lifestyle/rese…

Unfortunately, microplastics have been found in all types of protein sources, but you can lower the level you consume by choosing less processed products. thehill.com/policy/equilib…

A look at 29 studies on prenatal and childhood exposure to environmental chemicals: All found a relationship between chemical exposure and mental health issues like anxiety, depression, aggression, impulsivity, and conduct disorder. bit.ly/3WkwuZb

If you’re a baby wipe user, you might want to make sure you’re not using a brand that’s high in PFAS chemicals, which “can contribute to developmental delays, early puberty, thyroid dysfunction, cancer, and more.” Here’s a list of safer options. greenmatters.com/parenting/baby…

Another study links chemicals to mental health. This one found that people with detectable levels of one particular VOC (volatile organic compound) were 74 per cent more likely to experience depression-like symptoms than those with undetectable levels. bit.ly/3A1UCXI

Pesticide exposure in farmers and people who live in agricultural areas can raise the risk of developing cancer more than smoking does. Exposure is particularly linked to non-Hopkins lymphoma, leukemia and bladder cancer. usnews.com/news/health-ne…

Me to myself at the doctor's: Ok smile but not much or you'll look too happy, stand up for yourself but not too hard or you'll seem rude, convey how bad this is but don't get emotional or they'll think it's in your head and don't use medical terms, they'll think you Googled it...

Pollution, both outside and in the home, has been linked to the loss of ability to live independently. Traffic pollution was especially associated with the change from being independent to needing care, especially in people over 75. bit.ly/4flOmdM

Pro-Publica reporter Sharon Lerner (Sharon Lerner) on how 3M's use of forever chemicals constitutes an environmental crime

First findings of #microplastics (MPs) in human uterine fibroids (UF). MPs were significantly higher in UF tissues in diseased patients. #Raman spectroscopy of 48 patients linked higher levels to takeout meals and bottled water consumption. #WomensHealth sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

An overview from Consumer Reports about ways to lower your exposure to phthalates and other problematic chemicals found in plastics and synthetic fragrances: consumerreports.org/health/food-co….

An international survey on #fragrance #sensitivity is being carried out by Prof. Dr. Klaschka in Germany. It is anonomous. youtube.com/watch?v=GyRDfO…. Go to the link here: evaluationen-thu.limequery.com/689193?lang=en