PFAS in Packaging: Mess Free, But Not So Healthy
Article Author: Kira Levenson, Biochemistry Major, Class of 2022, POB Science Translator Water- and grease-resistant food packaging is an everyday staple...
Chemicals of Concern in Packaging: Effects on the Circular Economy
Article Author: Maggie Hurley, Science Coordinator, POB Executive Board While “reduce, reuse, recycle” is a well-known mantra pertaining to the...
Fungicides on Your Fruit: Avoiding Harmful Exposures from Produce
Article Author: Brooke Linnehan, Biology Major, Class of 2021, POB Science Translator It’s almost that time of year when the...
Consuming Plastic: Packaging Chemicals Can Leach into Your Food and Drinks
Article Author: Elizabeth Geldart, Biomedical Engineering Major, Class of 2023, Protect Our Breasts Translator Not only is it important to...
Study Shows Connection Between Hair Dye and Chemical Straightener Use and Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Article Author: Kira Levenson, Biochemistry Major, Class of 2022, Protect Our Breasts Science Translator For many women, hair dye and...
Global Consensus on Food Packaging Highlights Impact of Food Contact Chemicals
Article Author: Minjae Song, Class of 2023, Biochemistry Major, Protect Our Breasts Translator More people are becoming more aware of...
Reducing Your Holiday Exposure: Bisphenols
Article Author: Brooke Linnehan, Biology Major, Class of 2021, Protect Our Breasts Science Translator As we enter holiday times, there...
November is for the Boys: Maternal Phthalate Exposure and Male Fetal Health
Article Author: Kira Levenson, Biochemistry Major, Class of 2022, Protect Our Breasts Science Translator Plastics chemicals surround us, from the...
November is for the Boys: Pesticide Chlorpyrifos May Affect Men’s Health
Article Author: Brooke Linnehan, Biology Major, Class of 2021, Protect Our Breasts Science Translator We often share about choosing organic...
November is for the Boys: The Science Warns Us ALL to Avoid EDCs for Future Generations
Article Author: Minjae Song, Biochemistry major ‘23 Protect Our Breasts Science Translator Over the past several years, endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have...
