It submitted dozens of industry-funded research papers to agencies that minimized the risks of formaldehyde. The A.C.C. also sued both the E.P.A. and the National Academies, which advises the ...

The chemical formaldehyde is found just about everywhere, including in composite lumber, plastics, paints and glues used in many homes and offices. This past week, an EPA evaluation said it poses ...

We were trying to expose an uninvited yet ever-present guest — formaldehyde. The invisible chemical can be harmless in small amounts, but in larger concentrations, it can cause headaches ...

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An increasing number of cases of allergic contact dermatitis secondary to formaldehyde resins used for textile finishes have been seen in our office over the last several years. Although ...

Formaldehyde has been linked to cancer — but the chemical, and preservatives that release it, are often added to personal care products to extend their shelf life. And new research found this ...

An urgent warning has been issued to millions of women after the carcinogen formaldehyde was detected in dozens of popular personal care products. While experts have long been concerned about the ...

The Biden administration has officially determined the chemical formaldehyde poses an “unreasonable” risk to human health and should be regulated. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA ...

While researchers have focused on the health risks posed by formaldehyde in hair straighteners and nail treatments, a study released Wednesday highlights the extent to which the carcinogen ...

Homeowners are getting rid of the carpets of yore in their houses for many reasons, but one of the big ones is the challenge to consistently keep carpets clean. Carpets are a magnet for mess, dirt ...

In a world flush with hazardous air pollutants, there is one that causes far more cancer than any other, one that is so widespread that nobody in the U.S. is safe from it. It is a chemical so ...