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ADA: Bisphenol A Linked to Reduced Peripheral Insulin Sensitivity

THURSDAY, June 27, 2024 – Bisphenol A (BPA) administration is associated with reduced peripheral insulin sensitivity among healthy adults, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...

Exposure to Plastics Chemical BPA May Raise Diabetes Risk

WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 – A common plastics chemical might increase a person’s risk of diabetes, a new study warns. People fed small doses of Bisphonol A (BPA) developed significantly worse insulin ...

More Sickened After Eating Diamond Shruumz Bars, Cones and Gummy Edibles

WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 – The number of people severely sickened after consuming mushroom edibles sold as Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones or gummies has risen, the U.S. Food and Drug...

Dolphins Off Florida, Georgia Have High Levels of Mercury

THURSDAY, June 14, 2024 – Dolphins living off the coasts of Georgia and Florida have elevated levels of mercury in their bodies, new research shows. That could have implications for people, said a...

Scientists Find Possible Antidote to Black Widow Spider Bite

WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2024 – A potential human-specific antidote to black widow spider venom has been discovered, researchers report. They have identified an antibody that effectively neutralizes...

9/11 Responders May Face Higher Odds for Dementia

WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2024 – After helping America through one of its worst tragedies, some responders to the events of 9/11 may now face another foe: Heightened risks for dementia. A new study looks...

More Sickened After Eating Diamond Shruumz Bars, Cones and Gummies

WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2024 – The number of people severely sickened after consuming mushroom edibles sold as Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones or Gummies has risen, the U.S. Food and Drug...

Many Louisiana Residents May Be Exposed to Sky-High Levels of Toxic Gas

TUESDAY, June 11, 2024 – Many Louisiana residents are being exposed to a cancer-causing toxic gas that’s used in industrial settings, researchers report. A cutting-edge mobile air-testing lab found d...

FDA Warns of Paralyzing Poison Danger From Pacific Northwest Shellfish

TUESDAY, June 11, 2024 – Seafood lovers should steer clear of shellfish from Oregon and Washington state because of possible contamination with a paralyzing toxin, the U.S. Food and Drug...

People Sickened in 4 States After Eating Diamond Shruumz Microdosing Chocolate Bars

MONDAY, June 10, 2024 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans to avoid Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars, after numerous people have been made sick after...

Calls to U.S. Poison Control Centers Are Becoming More Severe

THURSDAY, June 6, 2024 – America's poison control centers are increasingly fielding calls on cases of deliberate or accidental poisonings that end in disability or death, a new report finds....

Prenatal Exposure to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Affects Child's Metabolic Health

FRIDAY, May 24, 2024 – Prenatal exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) is associated with adverse metabolic health in children, according to a study published online May 23 in JAMA...

Nonwhite Adults With Cognitive Impairment More Likely to Live in Polluted Areas

TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 – Nonwhite adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are more likely to live in areas with higher pollution, according to a study published online May 14 in the Journal of...

Scientists Discover Microplastics Abound in Human Testicles

WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – In a finding that suggests microplastics may pose a special danger to men, a new study has shown that human testicles contain these tiny bits of plastic at levels triple...

San Francisco Set to Ban 'Forever Chemicals' in Firefighter Gear

TUESDAY, May 14, 2024 – San Francisco is on the verge of passing a ban on "forever chemicals" in the protective clothing firefighters wear while battling blazes. City lawmakers are expected to pass...

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