Tag: Chemicals
EPA Proposes Limits on Dangerous Chemical Used by Medical Sterilization Plants
Agency aims to slash emissions of ethylene oxide at medical sterilizing plants because long-term exposure to the odorless gas raises cancer risks
Phthalate Exposure May Increase Diabetes Risk in Women
Increased incidence of diabetes seen with exposure to certain phthalates for White, but not Black or Asian, women
Consumer Reports Warns of Mercury in Canned Tuna
Based on the unpredictable spikes revealed in the tests, Consumer Reports said pregnant women and young children should avoid canned tuna
Most Children Exposed to Makeup, Body Products for Play
Usage higher among older children versus younger children and among girls versus boys
Exposure to Occupational Inhalable Agents Could Increase RA Risk
Markedly elevated risk seen for ACPA-positive RA with exposure to any occupational inhalable agents, smoking, high genetic risk score
California Files Suit Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water
California has sued several companies over their role in dumping 'forever chemicals' into the state's water systems, in an effort to get them to pay cleanup costs
Childhood Lead Exposure Tied to Worse Cognitive Function in Late Life
Older adults who were exposed to lead in drinking water as children had worse cognitive function, but not steeper cognitive decline
‘Tobacco-Flavored’ E-Cigarette Liquids Now More Sweet, Fruity
Authors say these changes coincide with restrictions on the sale of sweet and fruit-flavored e-cigarette products
Occupational Exposures Linked to Decline in Lung Capacity
Authors say exposure control and regular respiratory health surveillance needed for workers
Woman Sues L’Oreal Over Claim Hair Straightener Spurred Uterine Cancer
Lawsuit comes on the heels of a study that revealed increased risk for uterine cancer in women who use chemical hair-straightening products
