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January 9, 2025 | Newsweek
Microplastics Are Widespread in Seafood We Eat, Study Finds
Microplastics and other human-made particles are widespread in the seafood that we eat and could be damaging our health.
January 9, 2025 | NPR
Fluoride analysis triggers renewed debate over what levels are safe for kids
Most water systems in the U.S. have fluoride added to help protect residents' teeth. Some research raises concerns that, at high enough levels, fluoride may be linked to lower IQs in kids.
January 9, 2025 | Environmental Health News
Titanium dioxide: The hidden health risks of a common U.S. food additive
A whitening agent banned in Europe remains widely used in U.S. foods despite growing evidence linking it to intestinal inflammation, DNA damage and potential cancer risks.
January 8, 2025 | Public Health Watch
Chemical regulations leave children vulnerable to harmful exposure
A New England Journal of Medicine article warns that weak U.S. chemical regulations have failed to protect children from exposure to harmful synthetic chemicals, contributing to rising rates of childhood cancers, asthma and obesity.
January 8, 2025 | Mongabay
India faces widespread groundwater pollution amid rising urbanization
Groundwater samples across India show high levels of pollutants like nitrates, fluoride, arsenic and uranium, with nearly 20% of samples exceeding safe limits, largely due to agriculture and industrial activities.
January 6, 2025 | The New Lede
Landmark study affirms fluoride’s link to lowered IQ, adds to debate
Fluoride exposure is consistently linked with lowered IQ, according to a landmark analysis of more than 70 published studies on the subject.
January 6, 2025 | Reproductive Toxicology
?Sperm DNA is damaged by phthalates, electromagnetic radiation, and other environmental hazards, study finds
A recent review published in Reproductive Toxicology found that environmental factors — including plastic chemicals like phthalates, electromagnetic radiation, and heavy metals — can significantly impact male reproductive health by altering sperm epigenetics.
January 3, 2025 | ProPublica
EPA Report Finds That Formaldehyde Presents an “Unreasonable Risk” to Public Health
The report was published weeks after a ProPublica investigation found that the chemical causes more cancer than any other toxic air pollutant and can trigger asthma, miscarriages and fertility problems.
January 3, 2025 | Environmental Health News
Maternal exposure to plastic chemicals during pregnancy leads to increased fat mass in children, study shows
Prenatal exposure to chemicals in plastics may increase body fat in toddlers, raising their risk for obesity and related diseases later in life.
January 3, 2025 | The Washington Post
Rising kidney stones in children linked to processed foods and climate shifts
A surprising surge in pediatric kidney stones is forcing doctors to confront dietary shifts, environmental factors and climate-related heat stress as potential culprits.
January 2, 2025 | Environmental Health News
Brain cell aging linked to common pesticide exposure
Exposure to the herbicide atrazine accelerates brain cell aging and damages the hypothalamus in mice, potentially increasing risks of neurodegenerative diseases, a new study shows.
January 2, 2025 | Al Jazeera
India clears toxic waste from Bhopal gas leak site, 40 years after disaster
Authorities say incinerating poison is environmentally safe as activists raise alarm over potential water contamination.
December 24, 2024 | Daily Mail
Microwaving plastic could harm your health, says expert
A leading fertility scientist warns that heating food in plastic containers can release chemicals that disrupt hormones, potentially affecting fertility and raising cancer risks.
December 23, 2024 | The Guardian
EPA accelerates semiconductor PFAS approvals amid pollution concerns
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is fast-tracking approvals for PFAS chemicals used in semiconductor production, raising alarm over their environmental and health impacts despite industry reassurances.
December 23, 2024 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Chemicals in everyday items disrupt hormones
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) found in food packaging, plastics and household items can harm human health, but simple lifestyle changes can help reduce exposure.
December 20, 2024 | The Washington Post
New concerns arise over microplastics' potential role in cancer
Researchers have identified potential links between microplastics and increased risks of colon and lung cancers, suggesting widespread exposure may be harming human health.
December 20, 2024 | Environmental Health News
EPA urged to finalize formaldehyde health risk report
Sen. Richard Blumenthal has called on the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize a science-based report on formaldehyde, which poses significant cancer risks.
December 20, 2024 | The Hill
Smartwatch bands could expose wearers to PFAS
Some smartwatch wristbands contain high levels of harmful "forever chemicals," potentially exposing users to these persistent compounds, a new study reveals.
December 19, 2024 | Environmental Health News
Petrochemical plants send millions of pounds of pollutants into waterways each year: Report
Nearly 70 petrochemical companies across the nation, including 30 in Texas, are sending millions of pounds of pollutants into waterways each year due to weak or nonexistent regulations, according to a report published by the watchdog group Environmental Integrity Project.

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