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WHO Regional Workshop on Chemical Safety
24 - 26th June 2013
The International Workshop to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Chemicals Management in South-East Asia Region
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1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. December 18, 2024 | The Washington Post
Avoiding black plastic in your kitchen
Research indicates black plastic kitchen tools, often made from recycled electronic waste, may leach toxic chemicals into food during cooking. 6. December 18, 2024 | The Guardian
Study links incinerator pollution to toxics in breast milk
Toxic chemicals tied to waste incinerator emissions have been detected in the breast milk of UK mothers, though diet remains the primary source of exposure. 7. December 17, 2024 | Environmental Health News
Long-term air pollution exposure increases risk of deep vein blood clots
Chronic exposure to common air pollutants significantly raises the risk of developing dangerous blood clots in deep veins, according to a long-term U.S. study. 8. December 17, 2024 | ABC Net
Sydney sewage analysis uncovers dangerous PFAS chemicals used in agriculture
Treated sewage by-products from Sydney wastewater plants, used as fertilizer, contain elevated levels of harmful "forever chemicals" linked to serious health risks. 9. December 17, 2024 | The Guardian
Pollution exposure linked to mental health hospital admissions, says study
Researchers from St Andrews found rise in nitrogen dioxide exposure associated with higher admissions 10. December 16, 2024 | The Wall Street Journal
Chemicals in everyday products may play a hidden role in declining fertility
Scientists are sounding alarms about endocrine-disrupting chemicals in everyday items like plastics, cosmetics, and cookware, linking them to falling fertility rates and reproductive health issues. 11. December 16, 2024 | Environmental Health News
EDC exposure and gonadal function: consequences and interventions
This two part webinar series is sponsored by the Endocrine Society's Special Interest Group (SIG) on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The first webinar is scheduled for Jan. 30, 2025, and the second for Feb. 13. 12. December 11, 2024 | Environmental Health News
Microplastics may be a ticking time bomb for human health
Scientists are discovering microplastics in every corner of our bodies, from lungs to liver, raising serious questions about the long-term health effects of these tiny invaders. 13. December 11, 2024 | Environmental Health News
EPA bans cancer-linked chemicals TCE and perc: What does it mean for our health?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency banned two carcinogenic chemicals — TCE and perc — commonly used in dry cleaning and degreasing, marking a step to reduce public exposure to these toxics. 14. December 11, 2024 | Environmental Health News
Carrageenan’s role in gut health raises new red flags
A new study links carrageenan, a common food additive, to gut inflammation and metabolic problems, heightening risks for type 2 diabetes and chronic disease. 15. December 11, 2024 | The Guardian
UK imports contain pesticide residues banned for domestic use
Imported foods are found to contain dozens of pesticides not allowed in the UK, raising concerns about health risks and environmental harm. 16. December 10, 2024 | Environmental Health News
Formaldehyde exposure lurks in homes, cars and everyday products
Most people unknowingly breathe dangerous levels of formaldehyde, a toxic chemical found in furniture, cars and household items, that poses serious health risks. 17. December 8, 2024 | The Guardian
UK’s pesticide exports pose hidden dangers to Brazilian farmers
Investigation uncovers how chemicals like diquat, banned in the UK but legal to export, are causing health problems in the global south 18. December 5, 2024 | Mongabay
Brazil's pesticide use raises breast cancer risks for rural women
Women in Brazil's farming belt face skyrocketing breast cancer rates linked to pesticide exposure, with research showing contamination from widely-used chemicals like glyphosate, atrazine, and 2,4-D. 19. December 2, 2024 | Environmental Health News
E-waste burning in Ghana exposes workers to toxic health risks
E-waste trafficked to Ghana is burned for valuable metals, exposing workers to toxic fumes and environmental hazards. 20. December 2, 2024 | Environmental Health News
Fertility trends spark questions about declining birthrates in the US
Concerns about infertility are growing, but experts point to broader social, economic and health factors influencing reproductive trends in America. 21. December 2, 2024 | Environmental Health News
Plastic treaty talks falter as nations clash over production limits
Global negotiations in South Korea aimed at curbing plastic pollution ended in deadlock as more than 170 countries failed to agree on whether to limit plastic production or focus solely on waste management. 22. December 2, 2024 | Environmental health News
Phthalates found in some popular tallow brands
New testing finds traces of the toxics in 8 of 13 animal fat products tested. 23. November 29, 2024 | Nature Reviews
Scientists lay out new framework to identify toxics contributing to metabolic disorders
A new consensus statement published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology proposes a set of 12 characteristics that can be used to identify metabolic-disrupting agents - chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and environmental hazards that increase the risk of metabolic disorders like diabetes and obesity. 24. November 27, 2024 | Environmental Health News
PFAS and microplastics together pose greater health risks, study shows
Exposure to combined PFAS and microplastics creates a synergistic effect, worsening their toxic impacts on wildlife and potentially humans. 25. November 27, 2024 | Environmental Health News
Air pollution’s quiet toll on children’s minds
Exposure to particulate air pollution, even at levels deemed “safe,” is linked to lower cognitive abilities in children, particularly in critical thinking and nonverbal skills, according to new research.
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