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1601. March 29, 2018 | Environmental Health News
Would you like phthalates with that burger?
Eating at home more can reduce your exposure to hormones disrupting chemicals, according to a new study. Don't feel like cooking tonight? A new study may change your mind. In a study of more than 10,000 people in the U.S., researchers found that people who frequently eat out at restaurants, cafeterias and fast food joints have phthalate levels about 35 percent higher than people who mostly eat food bought at a grocery store and prepared at home. 1602. March 29, 2018 | Dhaka Tribune
Bangladesh signs MoU with Japan for arsenic mitigation, sustainable construction
Bangladesh and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct joint researches on sustainable construction and mitigation of arsenic from drinking water in the country. 1603. March 26, 2018 | Great Lake Echo
Mercury's match: Sex hormones?
Male sex hormones like testosterone help battle mercury contamination in Great Lakes fish, researchers say. 1604. March 26, 2018 | Reuters
North China cities issue smog alerts as industry curbs end
Beijing and 33 other northern Chinese cities have issued smog alerts for the next few days as industrial output ramps up again after the end of winter restrictions, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment said on Sunday. 1605. March 23, 2018 | Science News
How bees defend against some controversial insecticides
Some bees have enzymes that allow them to resist toxic compounds in some neonicotinoid pesticides. 1606. March 21, 2018 | The Scientist
BPA exposure alters behavior and brain development in mice: Study
The effects occurred after rodents consumed the chemical in levels 10- or 20-fold below the recommended daily dose for humans. 1607. March 20, 2018 | AJC.com
Soaps and paint pollute air as much as car emissions, study shows
Chemicals in soaps, perfumes, household cleaners, pesticides and paints now pollute our air about as much as car emissions, a new study has revealed. 1608. March 19, 2018 | Science Daily
Prenatal exposure to plasticizer may affect male fertility in future generations
Chemicals found in a variety of routinely used consumer products may be contributing to the substantial drop in sperm counts and sperm quality among men in recent decades, a new study in mice suggests 1609. March 14, 2018 | Clean Technica
Air pollution exposure during fetal development linked with brain abnormalities & cognitive impairment in new study
Exposure to common levels of residential air pollution during fetal development is linked with cognitive impairment and the presence of brain abnormalities, a new study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry has found. 1610. March 14, 2018 | ABC Australia
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity on the rise as research exposes dangers
A former farmer says her exposure to chemicals lead to a diagnosis of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. 1611. March 13, 2018 | The Guardian
Lead exposure may be linked to 412,000 premature US deaths yearly, study says
Figure is 10 times larger than previous reports have suggested, potentially pointing to threat on par with smoking. 1612. March 13, 2018 | Consumer Reports
Study links lead exposure to heart disease deaths
Even low-levels of lead exposure are a risk factor for heart disease later in life. Consumer Reports has the latest research, including tips on how to protect yourself. 1613. March 9, 2018 | Reuters
Toxic particle linked to diesel kills 6,000 a year in Germany
Some 6,000 early deaths linked to nitrogen oxides are recorded each year in Germany, the Federal Environmental Agency said on Thursday, providing more evidence of the health hazards posed by the toxic particles mostly produced by diesel engines. 1614. March 9, 2018 | Environmental Health News
Scientists call BPA exposure 'presumed health hazard' for hyperactivity
A review of more than 30 scientific studies concludes early life exposure to the endocrine disrupting chemical BPA leaves children more susceptible to hyperactivity later in life. 1615. March 8, 2018 | Environmental Health News
New science shows bee-killing pesticides are unnecessary on most farms
A review of more than 30 scientific studies concludes early life exposure to the endocrine disrupting chemical BPA leaves children more susceptible to hyperactivity later in life. 1616. March 7, 2018 | Health and Environment Alliance
Early life exposure to bisphenol A linked to the development of hyperactivity
New study findings confirm bisphenol A effect on brain development and highlight urgency to accelerate drastic reduction of human exposure to known endocrine disruptor. 1617. March 6, 2018 | CBC News, Canada
World's largest deposit of mercury is in permafrost, study suggests
Mercury toxicity can cause neurological problems such as motor impairments or birth defects if it enters the food chain. 1618. March 5, 2018 | Reuters
Cleaning products tied to faster lung function decline in women
Women with regular exposure to cleaning products may face a steeper decline in lung function over time, according to an international study. 1619. March 5, 2018 | Environmental Health News
Commentary: FDA statement on BPA’s safety is premature
Last week, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) released part of a multi-year study designed to resolve debate over the safety of BPA. 1620. March 5, 2018 | The Star
Scientists discourage pesticides in fighting armyworm
Researchers are now discouraging farmers from using synthetic pesticides to control the fall armyworm this season. 1621. March 2, 2018 | The Guardian
Air pollution: England’s chief medical officer calls for focus on health threat
Dame Sally Davies says issue is not just environmental and calls on UK government to bring in tougher standards to tackle toxic air 1622. March 1, 2018 | Nature
EU expected to vote on pesticide ban after major scientific review
Survey of more than 1,500 studies concludes that neonicotinoids harm bees. 1623. February 27, 2018 | The Himalayan TImes
Pesticides kill
Overuse of pesticides and harmful chemicals in fruits and vegetables has caused negative impact on human health, and such unchecked practice has also led to degradation of soil fertility. 1624. February 26, 2018 | The Globe and Mail
Study disputes popular pesticides’ effectiveness
Two common farm insecticides do little to improve crop yield, task force report concludes 1625. February 26, 2018 | ABC Australia
Blood test for farmers using pesticides, chemical the key to preventing long-term health problems
It was only 10 years ago that Russell Mitchell, a farmer from Glenthompson in western Victoria, started wearing gloves when dealing with farm chemicals.
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