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Study: Household Dust Carries Chemicals That May Pose Health Risks


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As if you need one more reason to hate household dust, science increasingly indicates it could be a hazard to your health. A recent review of research , published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology , finds that the vast majority of household dust contains potentially toxic chemicals. The chemicals come into our homes in a variety of household products: phthalates and phenols in plastics and personal care products, flame retardants in furniture and clothing, non-stick coatings on
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Living Lab RadioBy Heather Goldstone