Tag: Chemicals
Increase in Agricultural Use of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid
Frequency of high 2,4-D levels in urine has increased, with elevated odds for children, women of childbearing age
Formaldehyde Exposure at Work Tied to Cognitive Impairment
Longer duration of exposure, higher cumulative exposure over entire working life may increase risk for cognitive impairment
Microplastics in Human Feces Linked to Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Concentration of fecal microplastics higher in individuals with IBD versus healthy participants
Proctor & Gamble Recalls Pantene, Herbal Essences Products Due to Benzene
Company began a review of its products after recent reports showed traces of benzene in some aerosol spray offerings
Biden Administration to Tackle Lead in Drinking Water
New, tougher limits to be imposed by the EPA are expected to be finalized by 2024
Biden Announces New Lung Health Program for U.S. Veterans
Program will begin with a focus on lung and breathing problems but will expand as science identifies potential new connections
Prenatal Perfluoroalkyl Substances Tied to Risk for Preeclampsia
Maternal exposure to PFDA and PFOS tied to higher odds of late-onset preeclampsia; findings not significant for early-onset preeclampsia
Maternal Exposure to Cleaning Products Tied to Offspring Asthma
Occupational exposure to indoor cleaning products at preconception, time of conception/pregnancy may increase asthma risk for child
High Exposure to Phthalates Tied to Early Death
Authors estimate roughly 100,000 premature deaths among older Americans each year and a $40 billion annual U.S. economic burden
PFAS Exposure in Early Pregnancy Tied to Duration of Breastfeeding
Increased serum concentrations of perfluoroalkyl substances associated with increased risk for terminating breastfeeding
