Tag: Chemicals

Program will begin with a focus on lung and breathing problems but will expand as science identifies potential new connections

Maternal exposure to PFDA and PFOS tied to higher odds of late-onset preeclampsia; findings not significant for early-onset preeclampsia

Occupational exposure to indoor cleaning products at preconception, time of conception/pregnancy may increase asthma risk for child

Authors estimate roughly 100,000 premature deaths among older Americans each year and a $40 billion annual U.S. economic burden

Increased serum concentrations of perfluoroalkyl substances associated with increased risk for terminating breastfeeding

Young children with public insurance and living in communities with more pre-1950s housing and poverty at increased risk

Audit also noted that department is falling short on tracking the health effects from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Association seen for nitrate concentrations in tap water below the federal regulatory limit

Findings seen in a survey of U.S. adults with asthma during the COVID-19 pandemic

Large number of hand sanitizers from Mexico have tested positive for methanol contamination