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.
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News
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.
Media Coverage
Featured Videos
Science Café: All About Prevention
Learn how clinicians are incorporating emerging science on environmental risk factors into practice and how patients can engage their doctors to better manage their risk and advocate for their health.
Massachusetts PFAS and Your Health Study
The Massachusetts PFAS and Your Health Study, led by Silent Spring, is investigating the relationship between PFAS contaminants in drinking water and their effects on human health.
Environmental chemicals and women's health: addressing early-onset breast cancer
How Silent Spring is advancing science through the use of innovative technologies to address increasing rates of breast cancer in young women.
Upcoming Events
Science Café: The Secret Chemistry of Hair Extensions
Wednesday, May 13, 2026This Science Café will explore new research on harmful chemicals in synthetic hair extensions and what it reveals about the inequity of everyday beauty.
Virtual
High School Summer Program
Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10, 2026A free online course for high school students about environmental health, featuring leading experts from Silent Spring Institute.
Virtual
2026 Gala Celebration
Thursday, October 1, 2026Save the Date! On October 1, we will gather again to celebrate the breakthroughs, bold ideas, and leaders advancing breast cancer prevention — bringing cutting-edge prevention science to life.
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