Tag: Chemicals

Proposed new rules from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would apply to homes built before 1978 and child care facilities

Small, but significantly increased, risk for male Vietnam vets; increased risk seen among veterans younger than the median age

Findings based on data from eight U.S. cohorts

While the limit is not a requirement for manufacturers, the agency said it hopes the guideline will serve as encouragement

When decomposing, sargassum can release ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, which is toxic

Exposure to water contaminated with volatile organic compounds, including trichloroethylene, linked to increased risk for Parkinson disease

After accounting for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon body burden, smoking not associated with rheumatoid arthritis

Agency aims to slash emissions of ethylene oxide at medical sterilizing plants because long-term exposure to the odorless gas raises cancer risks

Increased incidence of diabetes seen with exposure to certain phthalates for White, but not Black or Asian, women

Based on the unpredictable spikes revealed in the tests, Consumer Reports said pregnant women and young children should avoid canned tuna