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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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2351. October 1, 2015 | Kampala New Vision, Uganda
Exposure to traffic-related air pollution a high risk for pregnant women in Uganda.
Margret Nuwagaba and serves meals in an auto workshop. As the mechanics repair the cars, Nuwagaba inhales the fumes from the cars’ exhaust pipes with limited regard this has on her health and that of her unborn baby. 2352. October 1, 2015 | Environmental Health Perspectives
POPs and pubertal timing: Evidence of delayed development.
A small but growing body of literature suggests a complicated relationship between contaminants and pubertal development; factors such as stress, diet, and exercise also play an important role, says the lead author of a new study. 2353. October 1, 2015 | Environmental Health News
Vinyl flooring chemical linked to high blood pressure during pregnancy
Chemicals often used in vinyl flooring and PVC may make pregnant women more susceptible to heart diseases, according to a new study. It builds on other studies that concluded that certain phthalates, also found in plastics, cosmetics, fragrances and—by ex 2354. September 30, 2015 | Haaretz, Israel
Pesticide exposure raises Parkinson's rates near Gaza area farms.
An Israeli study has found a high incidence of Parkinson's disease among those living in Jewish agricultural communities near the Gaza border. 2355. September 30, 2015 | Science
Links between health problems and endocrine-disrupting chemicals now stronger, statement argues.
The list of health problems that scientists can confidently link to exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals has grown to include diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity, a new scientific statement from The Endocrine Society suggests. 2356. September 25, 2015 | Environmental Health News
BPA linked to low birth weights in baby girls
Pregnant women with high levels of BPA in their blood during their first trimester were more likely to have baby girls with low birth weights 2357. September 16, 2015 | The Times of India
15 cases of rare cancer (Mesothelioma) detected, a first in Rajasthan
Mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused only by asbestos and asbestosis exposure has been detected for the first time in Rajasthan. As per mine labour protection campaign (MLPC), 15 such cases have been reported in Ajmer while 62 are suspected. 2358. September 16, 2015 | U.S. News
Pesticide Exposure Tied to Diabetes Risk
Exposure to pesticides may increase your risk of diabetes, a new analysis suggests. After reviewing 21 previous studies, researchers found exposure to any type of pesticide was associated with a 61 percent increased risk for any type of diabetes. The increased risk for type 2 diabetes -- the most common type -- was 64 percent, the investigators found. 2359. September 16, 2015 | The Guardian
More people die from air pollution than Malaria and HIV/Aids, new study shows
More than 3 million people die prematurely each year from outdoor pollution and without action deaths will double by 2050. 2360. September 15, 2015 | CNN
Pesticide exposure linked to childhood cancer and lower IQ
Pesticide use in homes may increase the risk of children developing leukemia or lymphoma, a new report suggests. Researchers combined data from 16 earlier studies that had compared pesticide exposure between children who developed leukemia or lymphoma and those who did not. These studies estimated the level of insecticides and herbicides both inside the home and in the yard and outdoor residential space. 2361. September 15, 2015 | Reuters
Indoor pesticide exposure tied to childhood cancers
A new analysis of existing research finds that kids exposed to pesticides indoors are at higher risk for childhood cancers. The study, based on data mainly from North America, Europe and Australia, suggests that policies should be developed to limit children's exposures at home and school to insect killers, researchers say. 2362. September 14, 2015 | Reuters
Chinese emissions of two key pollutants drop slightly in first half of 2015
China's emissions of two key pollutants (sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide) fell slightly in the first half of 2015, according to the environment ministry, as authorities stepped up punitive measures to combat environmental degradation. 2363. August 29, 2015 | The Financial Express
Children exposed to toxic air likelier to have lower GPAs
University of Texas at El Paso researchers analysed academic performance and socio-demographic data for 1,895 fourth and fifth grade children (published in Journal Population and Environment). They used the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Air Toxics Assessment to estimate children’s exposure to toxic air pollutants, such as diesel exhaust, around the location of their homes. Children who were exposed to high levels of motor vehicle emissions from cars, trucks and buses on roads and highways were found to have significantly lower GPAs. 2364. August 28, 2015 | Environmental Health News
More evidence of Roundup's link to kidney, liver damage
Long-term exposure to tiny amounts of Roundup—thousands of times lower than what is permitted in U.S. drinking water—may lead to serious problems in the liver and kidneys. The study looked at the function of genes in these organs and bolsters a controversial 2012 study that found rats exposed to small amounts of the herbicide Roundup in their drinking water had liver and kidney damage. 2365. August 26, 2015 | The Guardian
Banned pesticides pose a greater risk to bees than thought, EU experts warn
Three pesticides banned in Europe for their potential to damage bee populations could pose an even greater threat than was thought, according to a new assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (Efsa). Already proscribed for seed treatments and soil applications, the Efsa analysis says that clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam also pose a ‘high risk’ to bees when sprayed on leaves. 2366. August 20, 2015 | Environmental Health News
Breastfeeding exposes babies to water- and stain-proofing chemicals
Breastfeeding appears to expose infants to a group of industrial chemicals linked to immune system problems. The study is the first to estimate the transfer of water- and stain-proofing chemicals from mother to baby during breastfeeding and suggests that the mother’s milk—which provides healthy antibodies, vitamins and nutrients— is also a major source of these harmful compounds for the developing children. 2367. August 18, 2015 | The Huffington Post
New Asbestos Threats Affect Vets, Workers, Children and Drinking Water
In the last month alone, asbestos contamination has plagued a veterans' medical center in Denver, construction workers rehabbing a school in southern Illinois as well as an elementary school in the state, and potentially, a popular river and drinking water source in Colorado. 2368. August 13, 2015 | New York Times
Study Links Polluted Air in China to 1.6 Million Deaths a Year
BEIJING — Outdoor air pollution contributes to the deaths of an estimated 1.6 million people in China every year, or about 4,400 people a day. 2369. August 4, 2015 | Charleston Post and Courier, South Carolina
Workout, waterproof clothes may release toxic chemicals
Beware! Your favorite antimicrobial workout shirt or water-repellent hiking jacket may contain some surprising and potentially toxic chemicals. 2370. August 4, 2015 | Christian Today
Cellular phone radiation can cause cancer, other health woes, meta-study confirms.
Research published in the journal Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, found that radiation from mobile devices causes a condition called "oxidative stress," in which the human body loses the ability to repair damage to itself. 2371. August 4, 2015 | Environmental Health Perspectives
A closer look at obesogens (tributyltin, TBT)
Obesogenic chemicals promote weight gain in mammals by altering lipid metabolism, which results in increased fat accumulation. However, very little is known about how obesogenic chemicals might affect invertebrate species. 2372. August 4, 2015 | Environmental Health Perspectives
Arsenic and blood pressure: A long-term relationship
Overexposure to naturally occurring arsenic in groundwater and soil can cause a variety of cancers. Now researchers are looking at arsenic and high blood pressure. 2373. August 1, 2015 | Pacific Standard
PCBs were banned three decades ago, but they're still hurting marine mammals
On April 19, 1979, the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced a five-year plan to phase out nearly all uses of polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs. The synthetic chemicals had been used in the manufacture of electronic equipment, motor oil, adhesive tapes, paint, and many other products. 2374. July 30, 2015 | Washington Roll Call, District of Columbia
Flame retardant chemicals found in US Congressional offices
As Congress considers an overhaul of toxic chemical regulations, a new analysis has brought the issue close to home — perhaps a little too close for comfort. 2375. July 29, 2015 | News-Medical.net
Recycling older electronic devices increases exposure to lead, creates health concern
The disposal and recycling of electronic devices has created "an emerging health concern," according to a pediatrician who directs the Environmental Health and Lead Clinic at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
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