"...these chemicals may be silently seeding lasting challenges for the health of the next generation."

Exposure to flame retardant called FireMaster 550 before birth left newborn rats with altered brain development, research finds.

Researchers have come up with a way to turn sulfur into a high-end plastic, that, unlike almost all other plastics on the market, is flame-retardant.

A broad look at research on endocrine disruptors and human health consequences suggests regulations need to catch up to the evidence.

Researchers used silicone dog tags as passive environmental samplers to collect information about everyday chemical exposures.

Exposure to toxic chemicals, especially flame retardants and pesticides resulted in more than a million cases of intellectual disability in the US between 2001 and 2016, research finds.

Prairie voles are normally highly social, preferring to spend time with pals, especially their partners. But exposure to flame retardants changes all that.

Children who live in homes with all vinyl floors or flame-retardant sofas have much higher levels of dangerous chemicals in their blood or urine.

A new nontoxic flame retardant made from natural clay and cellulose offers better fire protection for furniture, textiles, and insulation.