Tag: Chemicals
California Legislature First to Pass Ban on Four Food Additives Linked to Health Issues
The chemicals are already illegal in the European Union and other places around the world
Lead Exposure Poses Considerable Global Health, Economic Burden
>90 percent of total global IQ loss and cardiovascular disease deaths occurred in low-, middle-income countries
Carcinogens Found at Montana Nuclear Missile Base as Cancer Cases Rise Nearby
Levels of polychlorinated biphenyls were higher than the threshold recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency
Lead Exposure in Utero or in Childhood Tied to Higher Risk for Criminal Behavior
However, authors say more studies are needed to quantify magnitude of risk
Prevalence of Endometriosis Increased With Cadmium Exposure
Twofold increase seen in prevalence of endometriosis for cadmium concentration in second and third versus first quartile
EPA Toughens Lead Standards in Older Homes, Buildings
Proposed new rules from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would apply to homes built before 1978 and child care facilities
Exposure to Agent Orange Linked to Risk of Bladder Cancer
Small, but significantly increased, risk for male Vietnam vets; increased risk seen among veterans younger than the median age
Gestational Perfluoroalkyl Substance Exposure Tied to Slightly Higher Early Childhood BMI
Findings based on data from eight U.S. cohorts
FDA Finalizes Limit on How Much Arsenic Can Be in Apple Juice
While the limit is not a requirement for manufacturers, the agency said it hopes the guideline will serve as encouragement
Huge Mass of Sargassum Seaweed Is Targeting Florida’s Coast, With Hazards to Health
When decomposing, sargassum can release ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, which is toxic
