RAMROD 117,034 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Researchers have detected toxic substances in 81 pairs of headphones and earbuds from major brands, including Bose, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sennheiser. The substances have been linked to cancer, neurodevelopmental problems, and feminization in males. Materials with other harmful effects were also detected in trace amounts. According to The Guardian, the TOX-Free Project tested 81 pairs of in-ear and over-ear headphones available from Shein, Temu, and retailers in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, and Austria. Of the samples tested, 98% contained bisphenol A and more than three-quarters contained its substitute, bisphenol S. Prior studies indicated that the synthetic chemicals, which are used to harden plastic, mimic the effect of estrogen in organisms, potentially leading to cancer, early onset of puberty in females, and feminization in males. Although the materials are solid, studies also suggest that they can penetrate the skin through sweat, especially during exercise. Although the study does not mention Apple products, such as AirPods, bisphenol appears on the Cupertino giant's list of regulated chemicals, indicating that the company is aware of the risk. The researchers also detected minor quantities of phthalates, which can reduce fertility, chlorinated paraffins, which can damage the kidneys, and potentially harmful brominated and organophosphate flame retardants. https://www.techspot.com/news/111380-harmful-chemicals-found-dozens-popular-headphones.html (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I’m happy and healthy with my AirPods! Apple forever! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaGaAst 13,124 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 55 minutes ago, RAMROD said: feminization in males. 19 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALGAYDO 35,094 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Beats are fine tho right Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatfoxyfeeling 13,401 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 37 minutes ago, ALGAYDO said: Beats are fine tho right No you've got 1 year left to live, sorry 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 31,120 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I mean... what doesn't make us sick at this point? 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpmMonkey 7,716 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Reading the title and seeing the tag, I thought it's Lana's next single saving people, hunting things - the family business 11 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 117,034 Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 3 minutes ago, Lucas said: I mean... what doesn't make us sick at this point? Even love make us sick, I fear #lovesick (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gohan 16,856 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 A bit sketchy to have Apple products out of the study. As if they don't buy stuff from Samsung and other companies but label it their products lol tryna go ask Alice, tryna catch that rabbit 3 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,655 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 At this point just assume everything you use and consume carries a health risk. Just live your life, 50% of us will die from cancer or heart disease either way. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 172,518 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 1 hour ago, Lucas said: I mean... what doesn't make us sick at this point? Right lmao. Idec anymore, I fear. Whimsical bitch Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helxig 45,336 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 God we just can't catch a break. It's starting to seem like regulations on production lines and in factories are just a facade. So many things are being tested at unsafe levels of lead and other highly toxic chemicals. It's like even existing is to be poisoned I'll be myself until they fūcking close the coffin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junko Enoshima 4,573 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 5 hours ago, RAMROD said: and feminization in males which ones do that it’s for a friend My boobs are hopelessly huge 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTV 13,909 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 **** Teflon Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGAte 810 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Feminization in males??? where do I buy? the world needs more feminization in males tbh!!! Most males are toxic dipshits who have caused every war, famine, nuclear disaster, economic collapse, and systematic oppression. Why would a little feminization because you are replaying Diet Pepsi and Midnight Sun be a problem? honestly will probably lower mass shootings too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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