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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...
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...
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