Sometimes, toilet paper is far more than just toilet paper. Certain rolls contain a range of materials, from added plastics to forever chemicals. It's not exactly something you want to clean your body ...

PFAS have been linked to health issues, including cancer, reproductive concerns, and weaker immune systems. In the environment (PFAS are prevalent in soil, landfills, and wastewater) these toxic ...

A recent study has found evidence of "forever chemicals," also known as PFAS, in one of our everyday necessities – toilet paper. Simply put, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are man-made ...

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Share on Pinterest Researchers are concerned that toilet paper may be introducing harmful chemicals into wastewater systems. Science Photo Library / Getty Images Researchers are reporting toilet paper ...

Some paper and bamboo straws contain so-called "forever chemicals" that could make them a less-than-ideal alternative to plastic, researchers have found. Scientists in Belgium recently tested dozens ...