Use of home water filters linked with lower levels of PFAS in the body
People who live longer in communities with contaminated drinking water also have higher levels of PFAS in their blood, new study finds.
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High schooler organizes bike relay for cancer prevention
To fundraise for Silent Spring and other cancer organizations, 16-year-old Deren Miller is leading bikers 1700-plus miles up the Eastern Seaboard.
Katie Couric talks about rising cancer rates in young adults with Dr. Terry
Executive Director Dr. Mary Beth Terry recently appeared on Katie Couric's podcast Next Question to discuss a troubling trend: rising rates of breast cancer and other cancers among adults under 50.
Engaging clinicians in PFAS: 2026 National PFAS Conference
Silent Spring scientists presented at the 2026 National PFAS Conference, a biennial event for sharing science, policy developments, and strategies for supporting impacted communities and strengthening health and environmental protections.
Oral-B stops using Teflon in its popular Glide dental floss
The change comes after years of public and scientific scrutiny, sparked by a landmark study by Silent Spring identifying dental floss as a potential source of PFAS exposure.
Our year in numbers: Silent Spring’s impact in 2025
In 2025, we uncovered dangerous chemicals in beauty products, gave expert testimony on major legislation, and more. Take a look!
Hair extensions contain many more dangerous chemicals than previously thought
Products found to contain toxic organotins, flame retardants, phthalates, and other substances linked with cancer and other harmful health effects.
4 government actions that have improved consumer product safety
How science-backed regulations protect people from toxic chemicals in their everyday lives.
Toxic flame retardants in people’s bodies drop after replacing old furniture with healthier options
New study shows public health benefit of policies that restrict toxic chemicals in products.
What do people know about endocrine disrupting chemicals?
New Silent Spring study maps misconceptions about harmful everyday chemicals, offering a guide for more effective public health messaging to combat misinformation and help people make informed decisions.
