Tag: Chemicals
Permanent Hair Dye Use Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Significantly increased risk seen in black women; risk also increased with application of dye to others
Occupational Use of Disinfectants May Up Risk for Developing COPD
Findings seen in longitudinal study of U.S. female nurses who cleaned surfaces, medical instruments
Exposure to Insecticide Might Explain ‘Sonic Attack’ in Cuba
Examination of 26 Canadian diplomats found traces of cholinesterase-inhibiting insecticides
Microplastics Detected in Human Stool Samples
Nine plastic types detected in stool samples from eight healthy volunteers
EPA Will Not Approve Warning Labels for Glyphosate
Last year, Roundup maker Monsanto obtained court order blocking the warning labels
BPA Substitute Chemicals Linked to Obesity in Children
Urinary BPS concentrations tied to increased prevalence of general, abdominal obesity
Man’s Award in Roundup Cancer Case Slashed by Judge
Judge said punitive award was too much and reduced it to $20 million
Triclosan Exposure May Lower Bone Mineral Density in Women
Osteoporosis in intertrochanter more likely in women with high urinary triclosan concentration
Pool Chemical Injuries Led to ~13,500 ED Visits in 2015-2017
More than one-third of injuries occurred among patients aged younger than 18 years
California Couple Awarded $2 Billion in Roundup Lawsuit
Bayer, parent company of Monsanto, maintains glyphosate, main ingredient in Roundup, is safe
