Tag: Pollution, Water
Exposure to Inorganic Arsenic in Drinking Water Increases Cardiovascular Risk
Risk for ischemic heart disease elevated even at exposure levels below the current regulatory limit of 10 µg/L
Urinary Cadmium Levels Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Whites
Odds of cognitive impairment were doubled for White versus Black participants in the high versus low urinary Cd group
Volatile Organic Compound Exposure Tied to Higher Risk of Overactive Bladder
Age, gender, hypertension, and alcohol consumption may influence the association
EPA Designates Two ‘Forever Chemicals’ as Hazardous
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, April 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Two common PFAS "forever chemicals" have been deemed hazardous substances by the Environmental...
Senate Passes Bill to Compensate More Americans Exposed to Radiation
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- More Americans exposed to radiation caused by the government would be compensated under...
EPA Will Spend $5.8 Billion to Help Clean Up U.S. Drinking Water
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly $6 billion in funding will soon be spread through every U.S. state...
More Cancers Linked to Contaminated Water at Camp LeJeune
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Feb. 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A much anticipated government study finds that military personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune...
EPA Awards $58 Million to Help Schools, Day Care Centers Remove Lead From Drinking...
The grants will help test for lead in drinking water, identify sources of contamination, and help fix the problem, agency says
Parkinson Disease Risk Increased With Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds
Exposure to water contaminated with volatile organic compounds, including trichloroethylene, linked to increased risk for Parkinson disease
Lithium in Maternal Drinking Water Linked to Autism in Offspring
Maternal prenatal exposure to lithium from naturally occurring drinking water sources linked to increased autism spectrum disorder risk
