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03/08/2022
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By Cassie B.
American children are losing millions of IQ points thanks to exposure to toxic chemicals
Are young people getting dumber? It sounds like a harsh sentiment, but it’s one that crosses many people’s minds when we hear about some of the risky stunts young people pull to attract more “likes” on social media, like the Tide pod challenge. And while the internet might bring out the worst in a lot […]
06/29/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Exposure to common chemicals wreaks havoc on your hormones: Endocrine disruptors linked to multiple health problems
Endocrine disruptors are toxic chemicals that interfere with your endocrine system, which is the network of glands that produce, store and secrete hormones. Also known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC), these toxins are linked to multiple health problems, including infertility, diabetes, cancer and stunted brain development. Endocrine disruptors are found in a long list of common, everyday products, such as baby bottles and […]
06/01/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Concerning levels of “forever chemicals” found in 100% of breast milk samples
A new study that evaluated American women’s breast milk for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” has shown “cause for concern” in the levels found in all 50 samples analyzed. The study, first reported by The Guardian, showed that the chemicals were found at levels roughly 2,000 times higher than what experts consider safe. […]
05/28/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Federal court says EPA must ban pesticide linked to brain damage in children
Children may soon be spared from a toxic pesticide that has been linked to brain damage. On April 29, the 9th United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must ban all uses of chlorpyrifos on food or establish new residue levels for the insecticide that are safe for children. The decision comes […]
04/17/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Living near pesticide-treated farms raises risk of childhood brain tumors
Pregnant women living within 2.5 miles of agricultural lands treated with pesticides have a greater risk of their children developing central nervous system (CNS) tumors, according to a recent study. Published on Wednesday, March 31, in the Environmental Research journal, the study also revealed that the pregnant women did not have to be working in agriculture or in […]
10/03/2020
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By News Editors
Childhood cancer caused largely by environmental factors, report finds
For children in the U.S., cancer is the leading cause of death from disease. Worldwide, cancer has become so prevalent and devastating that some may use the phrase “like curing cancer” when describing something unfeasible or highly complicated. Yet in September, a team of more than 60 stakeholders and leaders in the health, science, business, policy and advocacy sectors […]
06/30/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
One-third of asthma cases in Europe linked to AIR POLLUTION: “Major lifestyle changes” are required to address the issue, say researchers
A study has found that a third of childhood asthma cases in Europe may be caused by air pollution. The study, led by researchers at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), looked at the rates of asthma among 63 million children in 18 European countries. The researchers estimated that more than 190,000 children in Europe become […]
06/09/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
A mother’s workplace exposure to solvents may increase a child’s risk of autism, caution researchers
A recent study has found that a woman’s exposure to solvents at work makes her 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism. Surveys conducted across the United States suggest that one in every 68 children is now on the autism spectrum. While genetics plays a role in autism risk, several studies have also found a link between autism […]
01/06/2020
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By Grace Olson
Research suggests traffic-related air pollution may be linked to childhood anxiety
Air pollution has been linked to several health problems, including respiratory diseases and an increased risk of stroke. A recent study published in Environmental Research adds another problem to that list — childhood anxiety. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio found that air pollution may result in increased feelings of anxiety among children. Through neuroimaging, they found […]
12/17/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exposure to pesticides linked to elevated blood pressure, says study
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common condition linked to heart disease. It is determined by the volume of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. When the arteries narrows but the amount of blood the heart pumps remains the same, the resulting force exerted against the […]
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