New tests by Consumer Reports (CR) found PFAS in almost all of the infant formulas tested.

People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.

People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.

People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.

Study links phthalate exposure during pregnancy to a higher risk of hypertensive disorders, including preeclampsia. Findings highlight the need for preventive strategies to reduce this risk.

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Learn more about “thirdhand smoke” and how it keeps polluting homes, and your lungs, long after smoking stops.

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Dr. Laurel Shader of Silent Spring Institute presented an overview of PFAS chemistry, health evidence, exposure pathways and ongoing multi-site and Cape-focused studies, and pointed Nantucket residents to local testing resources and clinician training.

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DHHS told the board that laboratory and skin‑model studies show PFAS can permeate skin and, in high‑concentration or occupational scenarios, dermal uptake may be an important exposure route; DHHS said permeability coefficients vary by model, solvent and pH and there are no federal dermal thresholds for most PFAS.

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Expert evaluates silver ion toxicity and chemical emissions in Wyoming's environmental context.

(Beyond Pesticides, July 20, 2022) Flood cleanup in Houston after Hurricane Harvey increased resident exposure to a range of pesticides and other industrial chemical compounds, according to a study published recently in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health by scientists at Oregon State University (OSU). The findings are particularly concerning for a community already subject to some of the highest rates of environmental contamination in the country. “Houston is one of our most industrialized cities,” said study co-author Kim Anderson, PhD, of OSU. “When we look a year after the storm, we see that several neighborhoods that are closer to industrial zones — socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods — had higher concentrations of chemicals right from the get-go, and that was only exacerbated when the hurricane came in.” Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Southern Texas as a category 4 hurricane in 2017. Widespread flooding resulted in damage to chemical plants and oil refineries throughout the city, including 13 of the astounding 41 Superfund sites present in the city of Houston. Clean up and remediation efforts brought concern among residents that chemicals from these industrial sites were being mixed with floodwaters, exposing individuals to a range of hazardous compounds. To […]

(Beyond Pesticides, May 19, 2022) A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association finds a correlation between the number of fires fought annually and atrial fibrillation (AF), one of the most common medical arrhythmias that increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular health issues. In the firefighting occupation, firefighters can experience exposure to chemicals and particulate matter in smoke, pollutants, volatile organic compounds, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) that increase cardiovascular (heart) and respiratory distress risk through oxidative stress and autonomic function disruption. However, firefighters encounter both personal and occupational (work-related) risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, making this subset of the population particularly vulnerable to heart-related fatalities. Considering firefighters live 10 to 15 years less than non-firefighters, studies like these are significant for understanding how chemical exposure contributes to health and wellness disparities. Lead author Paari Dominic, Ph.D., notes, “Clinicians who care for firefighters need to be aware of the increased cardiovascular risk, especially the increased risk of [AF], among this unique group of individuals… The conditions that elevate their risk further, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, lung disease and sleep apnea, should be treated aggressively. In addition, any symptoms of [AF], such as […]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) develops due to damage in the airways. COPD causes include smoking, chemical exposure, and more. Learn more here.

Two House measures advanced aimed at helping homeowners after law enforcement deploys chemical irritants indoors: HF 3782 would require notice and a DPS-developed form listing chemicals and remediation guidance; HF 4133 bars certain insurance exclusions and lets insurers seek reimbursement from cities. Both passed the House as amended.