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24 - 26th June 2013
The International Workshop to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Chemicals Management in South-East Asia Region
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51. 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. 52. 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. 53. 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. 54. 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. 55. 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. 56. 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 57. 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. 58. 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. 59. 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. 60. 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. 61. 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. 62. 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. 63. 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. 64. 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. 65. November 27, 2024 | Environmental Health News
What does the National Toxicology Program say about fluoride?
The National Toxicology Program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conducted a systematic review of the potential neurological effects of fluoride and found that higher fluoride exposures are consistently associated with lower IQ in children. 66. November 25, 2024 | The Hill
Scientists identify potential link between wildfire smoke exposure and dementia diagnoses
Exposure to the tiny pollutants emitted by wildfires may be increasing the older adult population’s odds of dementia diagnosis, a new study has found. 67. November 25, 2024 | The Guardian
PFAS and microplastics become more toxic when combined, research shows
Study detects synergistic effect making substances more dangerous, raising alarm since humans are exposed to both 68. November 23, 2024 | The Washington Post
Scientists identify a new compound in US tap water, raising toxicity concerns
Researchers have identified chloronitramide anion, a long-unknown byproduct of chloramine disinfection in tap water, and are urging studies on its potential health effects. 69. November 23, 2024 | The Guardian
Makeup, fragrance and hair dye use in pregnancy leads to more PFAS in breast milk – study
‘Forever chemicals’ pose health threat to developing children and linked with preterm birth, shorter lactation 70. November 22, 2024 | Environmental Pollution
Takeout food, bottled water linked to higher microplastic exposure
In a recent study published in Environmental Pollution, researchers measured microplastic exposure in college students from three cities across China. 71. November 22, 2024 | The Lancet
“We have enough evidence” to act on toxic plastic exposure now
In a recent commentary published in The Lancet, Dr. Leonardo Trasande of NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine emphasizes the need to address the well-established health harms from exposure to chemical additives used in plastics. 72. November 21, 2024 | The Washington Post
A risky trade-off: PVC pipes as a substitute for lead
Replacing toxic lead pipes with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) alternatives is raising alarms among advocates who point to evidence that the plastic may pose its own health risks by leaching chemicals into drinking water. 73. November 20, 2024 | The Independent
Like smoking 50 cigarettes daily: Delhi’s air pollution reaches hazardous levels
Breathing Delhi’s air is equivalent to smoking 50 cigarettes daily, according to doctors, as the city battles its worst pollution crisis of the year, forcing authorities to impose emergency restrictions. 74. November 19, 2024 | The New Yoork Times
Smog emergency shuts schools in India and Pakistan
Toxic smog has triggered emergency measures in northern India and Pakistan, with school closures and restrictions on outdoor activities as air quality hits record hazardous levels. 75. November 18, 2024 | BBC
Expert warns of public health emergency as Delhi's toxic air returns
Delhi's air pollution has reached hazardous levels once again, prompting warnings that the public health consequences could surpass those of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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