Tag: Chemicals
PFAS, Phthalate Biomarkers Linked to Bone Mineral Density in Teens
Each doubling of serum perfluorooctanoate, overall PFAS/phthalate mixture linked to lower areal BMD in male adolescents
EPA Proposes to Ban Last Form of Asbestos Used in the United States
Asbestos is banned in more than 50 countries and its use in the United States has been declining for years
Prenatal Occupational Disinfectant Use Tied to Child Allergies
Risks for asthma, eczema increased in offspring of pregnant women with work-related disinfectant use
Many U.S. Adults Exposed to Adverse Lead Levels in Early Childhood
Loss in cognitive ability resulting from exposure to adverse lead levels during childhood estimated to be 2.6 IQ points per person
Brut, Sure Brand Deodorants Under Recall Due to Benzene
There have been no reports of adverse events related to the recall, which is being conducted out of an 'abundance of caution'
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
