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1851. December 5, 2017 | Environmental Health News
Toxic exposures may cost the world 10% of GDP: Study
Current calculations woefully underestimate how much pollution costs countries, say researchers The cost of harmful chemical and heavy metal exposures around the world likely tops 10 percent of the global GDP, according to a new study. 1852. November 1, 2017 | Reuters
Pesticide residue on fruits and veggies tied to infertility
Women who eat more fruits and vegetables with high levels of pesticide residue may be less likely to get pregnant. 1853. October 31, 2017 | Evening Standard
44 UK towns and cities have air 'too dangerous to breathe', report claims
The study was published yesterday and timed to coincide with the release of The Lancet's wide-ranging report on the global impact of climate change on human health. 1854. October 31, 2017 | The Scientist
Pesticide residues linked to unsuccessful IVF
Women who ate more produce known to harbor pesticides were less likely to succeed with fertility treatment than women who ate fewer of these fruits and vegetables. 1855. October 30, 2017 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Residents in East Liverpool concerned about manganese contamination
Study shows high airborne manganese concentrations lower IQ scores along the Pennsylvania-Ohio border in East Liverpool. 1856. October 27, 2017 | SFGate.com
Lead in imported candy tops contaminated food list in state, UCSF study says
A new study has found that the California Department of Public Health has issued more health alerts for lead in candy than for the other top three sources of food contamination - E. coli, Botulism, and Salmonella - combined. 1857. October 26, 2017 | Quatz Media
Triclosan sticks to toothbrushes, exposing users even after they switch toothpaste
Research published Wednesday in the journal Environmental Science & Technology found that triclosan from toothpaste clings to some toothbrush bristles, and to the parts of some toothbrushes designed for tongue-scrubbing. 1858. October 25, 2017 | New York Times
Arsenic reductions in drinking water tied to fewer cancer deaths
Researchers estimate that a new government rule resulted in 200 to 900 fewer lung and bladder cancers and 50 fewer skin cancers annually. 1859. October 25, 2017 | Weather.com
World's most polluted city is no longer in India or China
As pollution continues to threaten human health and the planet, researchers are discovering smaller cities that previously went unnoticed have been discreetly topping the list of the most contaminated areas. 1860. October 25, 2017 | Environmental Health Perspectives
Folic acid and ASDs: A preventive measure against potential effects of pesticide exposures?
A new study joins the two bodies of research, suggesting that folic acid may reduce—but not completely offset—the autism spectrum disorders (ASD) risk associated with prenatal pesticide exposure. 1861. October 25, 2017 | Environmental Health News
Fracking chemicals and kids' brains don’t mix: Study
Multiple pollutants found in the air and water near fracked oil and gas sites are linked to brain problems in children, according to a science review published today. 1862. October 25, 2017 | Times
Weed killer Roundup is increasingly showing up in people
The latest study to look at the long-term effects of Roundup raises new questions. The research, published in JAMA, adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that we should be concerned as glyphosate – the key ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup – lingers in our blood, liver, fat cells and urine. 1863. October 24, 2017 | New York Times
Courts reverse Johnson’s Baby Powder judgments for nearly $500 million
The decisions came in two cases against Johnson & Johnson, in which women claimed they developed ovarian cancer after using baby powder for years. 1864. October 24, 2017 | Environmental Health Perspectives
Peas in a pod? The similarities between UFPs and nanoparticles yield research opportunities
"There are lots of data on the effects of air pollution exposure, but these ultrafine particles (UFPs) are not as well characterized." 1865. October 24, 2017 | The Jakarta Post
Power plants around Jakarta could cause premature deaths: Greenpeace
Jakarta will be surrounded by more than 10 coal-fired power plants within a 100-kilometer radius, which could lead to premature deaths, Greenpeace Indonesia has reported. 1866. October 23, 2017 | Scientific Americans
Why does autism impact boys more often than girls?
Exposures to inorganic mercury in the processed food supply might be a reason. 1867. October 23, 2017 | The Economic Times, India
Toxic lead found in raw food items in Kolkata
A study revealed that raw food items such as polished rice and fish, sold in city markets, contain a high concentration of lead, posing serious health risks to consumers. 1868. October 23, 2017 | The Guardian
Gary Fuller: Evidence grows of lifelong harm from polluted air
Historical data from studies on museum bird specimens, combined with current research, gives us a picture of the long-term harm from air pollution. 1869. October 20, 2017 | Consumer Health Day
2 million Americans may have arsenic in their well water
Naturally occurring element can raise risk of cancers, other health problems. 1870. October 20, 2017 | The Guardian
Global pollution kills 9m a year and threatens 'survival of human societies'
Landmark study finds toxic air, water, soils and workplaces kill at least 9m people and cost trillions of dollars every year. 1871. October 19, 2017 | Consumerist
5 potentially harmful chemicals now banned from kids’ products.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has voted to approve a final rule that prohibits manufacturers from selling items that have more than a minimal level of five of these potentially harmful chemicals. 1872. October 18, 2017 | Reuters
India orders Delhi power plant, generator shutdown as air worsens.
The Indian government ordered diesel generators and a power plant in Delhi to be shut down on Tuesday as air quality in the capital deteriorated ahead of the Hindu festival of lights, when a night of firecrackers sends pollution levels rocketing. 1873. October 13, 2017 | Deutsche Welle, Germany
Air pollution kills half a million people in Europe, EU agency reports.
Dirty air resulted in the premature deaths of more than 500,000 people in the European Union in 2014, the European Environment Agency reports. 1874. October 12, 2017 | Reuters
EU pesticide debate needs more 'independent expertise': Macron.
France and the European Union need independent scientific experts to guide them on divisive environmental issues such as pesticides, French President Emmanuel Macron said, criticizing some research as prone to lobbying pressures. 1875. October 12, 2017 | North Carolina Health News, North Carolina
Getting the lead out of spices, powders, supplements.
Public health experts are joining forces to reduce children’s exposure to lead-tainted spices and other imports.
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