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Police Seizures of Pills With Fentanyl Have Skyrocketed
MONDAY, May 13, 2024 – Police seizures of illicit fentanyl pills have soared in recent years, a new study has found. The number of pills containing fentanyl seized by law enforcement was 2,300 times...
Big Rise in Emergencies Involving Synthetic Weed Among Kids, Adults
WEDNESDAY, May 8, 2024 – Calls to U.S. poison centers regarding so-called synthetic cannabis jumped 88% between 2021 and 2022, as use of these legally sold products rose, research shows. Synthetic...
Almost All Counterfeit Oxycontin Pills Contain Fentanyl
TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 – Lab tests of counterfeit oxycodone (Oxycontin) pills seized by police in Rhode Island in 2022 found 99.3% also contained dangerous fentanyl. It was typically mixed with ...
That 'New Car Smell' Could Be Toxic Carcinogens
TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 – “New car smell” is a beloved benefit of buying a new vehicle. However, at least part of that scent could be due to toxic carcinogens released by flame retardants, a new study s...
Gas Stoves Could Leave Your Lungs Vulnerable to Nitrogen Dioxide
FRIDAY, May 3, 2024 – People in homes with gas or propane stoves regularly breathe in unhealthy levels of nitrogen dioxide, a new study says. Typical use of these stoves increases exposure to...
Frequent Vaping in Teens Tied to Higher Toxic Metal Exposure
TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 – Teens who vape frequently have higher exposure to toxic metals, according to a study published online April 29 in Tobacco Control. Andrew Kochvar, from the University of...
EPA Clamps Down on Deadly Toxin Found in Paint Strippers
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 – A toxin found in paint strippers that's responsible for 85 U.S. deaths over the past five decades will be phased out for many uses, under an Environmental Protection Agency...
Another Teen Vaping Danger: Toxic Lead, Uranium
TUESDAY, April 30, 2023 – Teens who vape frequently are exposing themselves to harmful metals like lead and uranium, a new study finds. Lead levels in urine are 40% higher among intermittent vapers...
Genes Could Mix With Pesticide Exposure to Raise Parkinson's Risk
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 – It's long been known that exposure to agricultural pesticides can greatly raise a person's odds for Parkinson's disease. New genetics research now reveals those who might...
American Academy of Neurology, April 13-18
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held this year from April 13 to 18 in Denver, drawing participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health...
Seafood Consumption Tied to 'Forever Chemical' Exposure Risk
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 – Northeastern U.S. seafood consumers may be exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) concentrations that potentially pose a health risk, according to a study...
EPA Designates Two 'Forever Chemicals' as Hazardous
MONDAY, April 22, 2024 – Two common PFAS "forever chemicals" have been deemed hazardous substances by the Environmental Protection Agency. The new designation, enacted under the country's Superfund...
High Levels of Pesticides Found in 20 Percent of Fruits, Vegetables
THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 – Nearly one-fifth of fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables that Americans eat contain concerning levels of pesticides, posing significant risks from produce such...
Report Finds High Levels of Pesticides in 20% of Fruits, Veggies
THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 – Nearly 20% of fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables that Americans eat contain concerning levels of pesticides, a new report finds. Pesticides posed significant...
Pediatric Prescription-Opioid Overdose Visits to ED Increased in 2020
THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 – There was a substantial increase in pediatric prescription-opioid overdose emergency department visits from 2019 to 2020 in the United States, according to a study...
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