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151. August 2, 2024 | The New York Times
Ultraprocessed foods linked to increased risk of dementia
New research suggests that a diet rich in ultraprocessed foods like processed meats and sugary drinks may significantly increase the risk of dementia and cognitive decline. 152. July 30, 2024 | The Washington Post
40% of US cancer cases linked to lifestyle factors: Study
About 40% of U.S. adult cancer cases in 2019 were linked to modifiable risk factors such as smoking, obesity and alcohol consumption, according to a new study by the American Cancer Society. 153. July 28, 2024 | The Associated Press
Kenyan farmers face soil degradation due to chemical fertilizers
Kenyan farmers are grappling with declining soil health, which they attribute to prolonged use of chemical fertilizers that have acidified the land and reduced crop yields. 154. July 26, 2024 | The Guardian
Toxic PFAS chemicals in food are hard to avoid. Here are some tips.
Avoiding toxic PFAS chemicals in food is nearly impossible, but there are ways to minimize exposure to these dangerous substances. 155. July 26, 2024 | CNN
Harmful chemicals found in common pesticides
Scientists found perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in pesticides used on food crops, homes and pets, raising concerns about widespread contamination. 156. July 26, 2024 | National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Arsenic contamination in drinking water poses severe health risks
Long-term exposure to arsenic in drinking water can cause numerous health problems, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities in the U.S. 157. July 26, 2024 | The Hill
Pesticides pose a major cancer risk, study reveals
Pesticides might be as carcinogenic as smoking, according to a new study, which links their widespread use to a significant increase in cancer cases across the Midwest. 158. July 24, 2024 | The Guardian
Pesticides in the US increasingly contain toxic PFAS chemicals
Toxic PFAS chemicals, known for their persistence in the environment, are being widely used in U.S. pesticides despite denials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, according to new research. 159. July 19, 2024 | The Associated Press
Illegal waste dumping kills tons of fish in Brazil river
A massive fish die-off in Brazil's Sao Paulo state has been linked to illegal wastewater dumping by a sugar and ethanol plant, devastating local biodiversity. 160. July 19, 2024 | Environmental Health News
Dangerous tire microplastics found in food crops
New research reveals that microplastics from tires are contaminating crops, raising concerns about food safety. 161. July 18, 2024 | Environmental Health News
farmworkers pesticide exposure Credit: Scot Nelson/Flickr/Public Domain Home/Environmental Justice/farmworkers pesticide exposure Latino farmworkers face dangerous pesticide exposure
Latino farmworkers in the U.S. are increasingly exposed to hazardous pesticides, facing severe health risks and minimal protection. 162. July 16, 2024 | Science
Second-generation rodenticides are killing unintended wildlife victims
Supertoxic rodenticides are causing widespread harm to birds, mammals, and insects, raising concerns among scientists about their environmental impact. 163. July 11, 2024 | Le Monde
TFA chemical found in drinking water across Europe
Traces of the unregulated PFAS chemical trifluoroacetic acid have been discovered in tap and bottled water throughout Europe, posing a potential health risk. 164. July 8, 2024 | Mongabay
A new pesticide law in Brazil endangers Amazon's biodiversity
New pesticide regulations, which relaxes restrictions on the sale and use of a wide range of agrochemicals, raise concerns over Amazon biodiversity and human health. 165. July 8, 2024 | Euractiv
EU discusses new acrylamide limits in food
EU officials are considering setting stricter limits on acrylamide levels in various foods to address health concerns. 166. July 5, 2024 | The Hill
FDA removes common soda ingredient due to health risks
The FDA has banned brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food starting next month after studies revealed potential health hazards 167. July 5, 2024 | The Guardian
Common foods linked to high levels of toxic PFAS chemicals in the body
New research reveals a significant association between the consumption of certain common foods and increased levels of harmful PFAS chemicals in the human body. 168. July 5, 2024 | Hakai Magazine
Microplastics permeate food and air across the globe
A Cornell University study reveals that people worldwide are unknowingly consuming significantly higher amounts of microplastics through food, water and air, with the highest rates in Southeast Asia. 169. July 2, 2024 | Environmental Health News
Nearly 20,000 firefighters sue foam chemical companies over cancer risks
Thousands of firefighters, including nearly 300 from New Jersey, are suing companies that manufactured firefighting foam and gear, alleging that exposure to toxic chemicals in these products caused their cancer diagnoses. 170. July 1, 2024 | The Los Angeles Times
California pulls pesticide-tainted cannabis vape from shelves
California cannabis regulators have recalled a pesticide-tainted vape cartridge, seven months after the contamination was first reported. 171. June 25, 2024 | The Independent
Cleaning sponges release vast amounts of microplastics monthly
Melamine foam sponges, commonly used for cleaning, release trillions of toxic microplastics into the environment each month, posing a risk to human and wildlife health, a new study finds. 172. June 24, 2024 | The New York Times
Midwest butterfly decline tied to insecticides, study finds
A study in the Midwest reveals that agricultural insecticides, particularly neonicotinoids, significantly reduced butterfly populations between 1998 and 2014. 173. June 24, 2024 | The Guardian
Pesticides blamed for decline in UK insect populations
UK insect numbers are plummeting due to the widespread use of increasingly toxic pesticides, according to experts. 174. June 21, 2024 | The Guardian
Women exposed to PFAS face breastfeeding challenges
Women exposed to toxic PFAS chemicals before pregnancy are more likely to experience early cessation of breastfeeding, a new study finds. 175. January 15, 2024 | Environmental Health News
What we know about toxic chemicals and children’s mental health
Evidence suggests chemical exposures are altering children’s brains. We need to tackle this interconnected crisis.
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