Tag: Chemicals
Exposure to PFAS Linked to Increased Rate of Thyroid Cancer
56 percent increased rate of thyroid cancer diagnosis seen per doubling of linear perfluorooctanesulfonic acid intensity
EPA to Ban Carcinogenic Chemical Found in Degreasers, Cleaners
Proposal made under Toxic Substances Control Act; would ban manufacturing, processing, and distributing TCE for any use
FDA Proposes Ban on Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners Over Health Dangers
Recent research has helped raise awareness about the potential dangers of using chemical hair relaxers
California Becomes First State to Ban Four Additives in Food
Law will not eliminate the foods these additives go in, but the manufacturers will need to make 'really minor' changes to ingredients
Low-Income Children, Families Exposed to More Neurotoxic Chemicals
Review also shows greater negative impact on cognitive outcomes from exposures
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
