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Synthetic chemical in consumer products linked to early death, study findsSynthetic chemicals called phthalates, found in hundreds of consumer products such as food storage containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume and children's toys, may contribute to some 91,000 to 107,000 premature deaths a year among people ages 55 to 64 in the United States, a new study found.

Chemicals in plastics damage babies' brains and must be banned immediately, expert group says | CNNHuman-made chemicals in the plastics we use are damaging children's brain development and must be banned immediately, according to a group of scientists dedicated to studying and reducing kids' exposure to neurotoxic chemicals and pollutants.

More phthalates banned in children's toys by US government | CNNThe US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted Wednesday to ban five kinds of phthalate chemicals, from children's toys and child care products.

Chemical enemy number one: how bad are phthalates really?Phthalates are everywhere, and a tidal wave of new research has documented their wide-ranging negative health impacts, but what are the real risks?

Experts warn of high levels of chemicals in clothes by some fast-fashion retailers | CBC NewsA Marketplace investigation found that out of 38 samples of children’s, adult’s and maternity clothes and accessories, almost one in five items had elevated levels of chemicals — including lead, PFAS and phthalates — that experts found concerning.

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