From food dyes in ultra-processed foods to microplastics, we’re constantly warned about chemicals in our environment that adversely affect health. While some are avoidable, some chemicals, such as pesticides, are essential for keeping food on supermarket shelves. However, a growing body of research suggests these crop-saving substances aren’t just killing pests.
A new study has identified 22 commonly used pesticides that are statistically associated with increased prostate cancer incidence across the United States. Still, researchers caution the observational design cannot establish direct causation.
