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Clean Water Isn't Available in All Parts of U.S.
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2025 – Nearly a third of Americans have been exposed to unregulated contaminants in their drinking water that might affect their health. What’s more, Hispanic and Black people are ...
PFAS in Drinking Water Linked to Increased Cancer Incidence
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2025 – Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water is associated with cancer incidence, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in the Journal of Exposure...
FDA Will No Longer Allow Use of Red Dye No. 3 in Food, Drugs
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2025 – The U.S Food and Drug Administration has amended its color additive regulations to no longer allow the use of Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) Red No. 3 in ...
Nearly 100 Million Americans Exposed to Unregulated Contaminants in Drinking Water
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2025 – More than 97 million U.S. residents are served by U.S. public water systems (PWSs) with detectable levels of contaminants, and disparities related to race, ethnicity, and...
Health Advocates Are Unhappy with FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food
TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) released the first-ever guidelines for levels of lead in processed baby foods this week. However, many health and safety advocates...
Don't Forget About Holiday Poisoning Pitfalls
Dec. 23, 2024 – Poison experts see it every winter holiday season: Parents rush kids to the emergency room or call hotlines, panicking that their child has ingested something dangerous. Between...
Medical Cannabis Laws Linked to Increase in Cannabis Use Disorders
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 – Medical cannabis laws (MCLs) are associated with increased cannabis use disorder (CUD) and cannabis poisoning, while recreational cannabis laws (RCLs) are associated with...
More of America's Pets Are Overdosing on Stray Coke, Meth
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 – Hundreds of beloved pet dogs and cats were reported as being unintentionally poisoned by cocaine and methamphetamine left out in their owners' homes, new data from one U.S....
EPA Bans Two Solvents Linked to Cancer
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2024 – Two commonly used solvents that have been linked to cancer were banned Monday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The solvents, known as trichloroethylene (TCE) and...
Fetal Phenol Exposure Linked to Risk for Asthma in Children
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2024 – Fetal exposure to certain phenols is associated with an increased risk for asthma development in children, according to a study published in the Nov. 15 issue of Environmental...
RSNA: Silicosis Often Missed in Engineered Stone Countertop Workers
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 – Few primary clinicians or radiologists recognize silicosis among engineered stone countertop workers, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological...
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Dangers as Winter Storms Hit U.S.
SATURDAY, Nov. 30, 2024 – Winter storms that are bearing down on Americans also bring a hidden killer in their wake: carbon monoxide. Experts at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)...
Workers Who Make Kitchen Countertops Face Big Lung Hazards
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2024 – The workers who cut and finished your sleek stone countertop may be paying a price in poor lung health, new research shows. Breathing in dust created by the manufacture of...
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Dangers as Winter Storms Hit U.S.
SATURDAY, Nov. 30, 2024 – Winter storms that are bearing down on Americans also bring a hidden killer in their wake: carbon monoxide. Experts at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)...
Want to Lower Chemical Exposures in Pregnancy? Quit Nail Polish, Makeup and Hair Dye
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2024 – Women who won't leave the house without makeup or a spritz of hairspray may want to think twice about those habits when they're pregnant or breastfeeding. New research links...