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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...
Phenols, Found in Many Products, Could Upset Heart's Rhythms
MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 – Chemicals called phenols include food preservatives, plastics ingredients such as BPA and the parabens in shampoos, so they are ubiquitous in everyday life. Now, research...
PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Could Disrupt Sleep
MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 – Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have broken new ground, linking "forever chemicals" in the blood to poor sleep. Their research – published in the...
Air Pollution Could Be Changing Children's Brains
THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 – Even air pollution levels considered safe by U.S. standards appear to cause differences in the brains of growing children, a new review suggests. "We're seeing differences...
CDC Warns of Fake Drug Dangers From Online Pharmacies
THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 – Americans who turn to online pharmacies to find cheaper versions of expensive prescription medications, especially opioids, may instead be buying themselves dangerous drugs...
California Bans 6 Artificial Dyes in Foods Served at Public Schools
TUESDAY, Oct. 1, 2024 – A new law just passed in California makes it the first state to tell public schools they may no longer serve foods that contain six artificial dyes linked to health and...