Major Warning as Common Household Items Linked to Many Deaths

A chemical found in common household items such as food storage containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume, and children's toys may have contributed to thousands of global deaths, a recent study has found.

A recent study has found that synthetic chemicals called phthalates, which are found in many common plastic items found in nearly every household, may have contributed to more than 10 percent of all deaths from heart disease in 2018.

“Phthalates contribute to inflammation and systemic inflammation in the coronary arteries...