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• Synthetic Braiding Hair Contains Cancer-Causing Chemicals: Consumer Reports

  March 5, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A Consumer Reports investigation found cancer-causing chemicals, like benzene, in all synthetic hair braid products, as well as high levels of lead and VOCs.

• Many Cleaning Products Release Harmful Volatile Organic Compounds, Researchers Warn

  September 18, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that most consumer cleaning products appear to release harmful volatile organic compounds, which have been linked to cancer and other ailments.

• Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells Leak Benzene, Other Volatile Organic Compounds, Study Warns

  June 16, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that abandoned oil and gas wells commonly emit high levels of benzene, a known cancer-causing agent.

• Contaminated Camp Lejeune Water Linked to 70% Higher Parkinson’s Disease Risk for Veterans: Study

  May 16, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Exposure to Camp Lejeune water contaminated with TCE, a chemical used in dry cleaning, may have increased the risk of Parkinson's disease by 70% for veterans serving on the military base, a new study reports.

• Toxic Fumes Are Emitted From Household Cleaners, Cosmetics and Other Consumer Products in U.S. Homes: Study

  May 12, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new study finds that many household cosmetics, cleaners and other chemical products may release high levels of toxic compounds into consumers' homes.

• Gas Stoves Leak Cancer-Causing Chemicals Into Homes, Even When Not In Use

  October 21, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A new study finds natural gas devices may emit potentially hazardous and cancer-causing chemicals, like benzene, into homes and workplaces.

• FDA Indicates Recalled Philips BiPAP Machines Pose Risk of Serious and Life-Threatening Injury

  September 28, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A Philips BiPAP machine recall has been given a class I designation by the FDA, indicating volatile organic compounds emitted from the devices could cause serious injury or death.

• Tampons, Other Feminine Hygiene Products May Be A Source of Volatile Organic Compounds: Study

  September 23, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that women who use tampons have detectable levels of volatile organic compounds in their urine, which could lead to a variety of negative health side effects.