Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

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 ...

A study of 17 commonly-used synthetic 'forever chemicals' has shown that these toxic substances can readily be absorbed through human skin. New research, published in Environment International proves ...

PFAS has been found in various cosmetics, including waterproof mascaras and foundations. A recent study has found PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” can cross the human skin barrier, something experts had ...

For the first time, scientists have found that toxic "forever" chemicals can pass through human skin and enter into our bloodstream. The findings raise new questions about the safety of these ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

The study offers the first experimental evidence that chemicals present as additives in microplastics can leach into human sweat, and then be absorbed through the skin, into the bloodstream. Many ...

A breakthrough zwitterionic polymer slips through the skin’s toughest barriers, carrying insulin deep into tissue and normalizing blood sugar, offering patients a painless alternative to daily ...

The latest health craze to hit social media: magnesium lotion. Magnesium is an essential mineral that the body uses for a number of functions. It has long been thought to help with sleep when taken as ...

A new study has found “forever chemicals” can infiltrate the bloodstream through the skin, raising new questions about the potential health risks of PFAS-laden beauty products, makeup or other items.