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Chemicals From Personal Care Products Detected in Pregnant, Lactating Women
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2024 – The use of personal care products (PCPs) such as hair dyes may be a modifiable source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) exposure in pregnant and lactating...
Mixed Link Seen for Gestational Exposure to Flame-Retardant Chemicals and Childhood Obesity
TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2024 – The association between gestational organophosphate ester (OPE) exposure and obesity in childhood is mixed, according to a study published in the November issue of...
22 Pesticides Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk
TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2024 – Exposure to any one of 22 pesticides may bring heightened odds of developing prostate cancer, a new analysis suggests. The study was conducted over decades because prostate...
Certain Pesticides Tied to Increased Prostate Cancer Incidence, Mortality
MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2024 – Some pesticides are associated with increased prostate cancer incidence and mortality, according to a study published online Nov. 4 in Cancer. Simon John Christoph Soerensen,...
EPA Finalizes Tough New Standards on Lead Paint Dust
THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 – In a move that further toughens safety standards for lead paint dust, the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced the finalization of a rule that declares any...
Even at Low Levels, Arsenic in Drinking Water Could Raise Heart Risks
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 – Long-term exposure to even low levels of arsenic in drinking water can raise a person’s risk of heart disease, a new study warns. Even folks exposed to arsenic levels b...
Global Study Finds PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Common in Tap, Bottled Water
FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 – PFAS “forever chemicals” can be found in drinking water around the world, whether it comes from a tap or a bottle, a new study warns. Ten specific PFAS chemicals were found in...
Radon Exposure Tied to Higher Risk for Childhood Leukemia
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16, 2024 – Exposure to radon levels, even below current recommended levels, heightens the risk for childhood leukemia, according to a study published in the December 2024 issue...
More Kids Having Seizures After Swallowing Rx Painkillers, Diphenhydramine, Synthetic Pot
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16, 2024 – The number of U.S. children who suffer seizures after swallowing prescription medications or illicit drugs has doubled in recent years, a new study finds. Drug poisonings...
Benzene Exposure Results From Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Product Use
FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2024 – Potential benzene exposure occurs as a result of benzoyl peroxide (BPO) drug product use, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in the Journal of Investigative...
Common Acne Drug, Benzoyl Peroxide, Might Become Carcinogenic at Room Temperature
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2024 – Widely-used acne creams can become contaminated with a known carcinogen even if kept at room temperature, a new study warns. Creams containing benzoyl peroxide (BPO) can...
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Dangers During, After Hurricane Milton
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2024 – High winds, torrential rain: All dangerous, but there's a silent killer lurking in the aftermath of hurricanes like Milton – carbon monoxide. Experts at the U.S. Consumer...
Most Pediatric Opioid Exposures Occur in Young Child's Home
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2024 – Nine in 10 pediatric opioid exposures occur unintentionally in the home, according to a brief report published online Aug. 14 in The Journal of Pediatrics. Perry E. Rosen,...
American Academy of Pediatrics, Sept. 27-Oct. 1
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics was held this year from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1 in Orlando, Florida, and attracted participants from around the world, including primary care p...
EPA Finalizes Rule to Require Removal of Lead Pipes in U.S. Water System
TUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday finalized a rule that will require the removal of all lead pipes from the country's water systems. “We’ve known for dec...