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Toxic chemicals used to flame-proof plastic materials can be absorbed into the body through skin, via contact with microplastics, new research shows. The study offers the first experimental evidence ...

A first-of-its-kind study has found that “forever chemicals” - toxic compounds found in everyday beauty and personal care items like sunscreen, waterproof mascara and lipstick - can seep through human ...