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#food-safety
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Health

Thousands of toxins from food packaging found in humans research

Thousands of chemicals approved for food contact are found in humans, creating exposure risks and health concerns. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

Hazardous chemicals in food packaging can also be found in people

Thousands of hazardous chemicals from food packaging are leaching into food and found in human bodies. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Mushroom edibles are making people sick. Scientists still don't know why

Psychedelic mushroom edibles linked to over 130 illnesses prompt urgent recalls and medical investigations. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Health

Thousands of toxins from food packaging found in humans research

Thousands of chemicals approved for food contact are found in humans, creating exposure risks and health concerns. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

Hazardous chemicals in food packaging can also be found in people

Thousands of hazardous chemicals from food packaging are leaching into food and found in human bodies. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Mushroom edibles are making people sick. Scientists still don't know why

Psychedelic mushroom edibles linked to over 130 illnesses prompt urgent recalls and medical investigations. [ more ]
morefood-safety
#childrens-health
Natural Health News
3 weeks ago
Alternative medicine

Study Links Children's Skin Care Products To Hormone-Disrupting Chemical

Common skin care products used by young children may increase exposure to harmful hormone-disrupting chemicals, necessitating precautions for parents. [ more ]
Natural Health News
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

The Truth About the U.S. Government's Latest Ruling on Fluoride

Fluoride in drinking water may lower children's IQ, calling for policy reevaluation. [ more ]
Natural Health News
3 weeks ago
Alternative medicine

Study Links Children's Skin Care Products To Hormone-Disrupting Chemical

Common skin care products used by young children may increase exposure to harmful hormone-disrupting chemicals, necessitating precautions for parents. [ more ]
Natural Health News
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

The Truth About the U.S. Government's Latest Ruling on Fluoride

Fluoride in drinking water may lower children's IQ, calling for policy reevaluation. [ more ]
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ABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

Suspect in San Jose wrong-way crash that killed mother and son to be arraigned

The driver involved in a wrong-way crash that killed a mother and son faces serious charges, including murder.
The court appearance and toxicology results will significantly impact the case against the driver. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Is DEET Bug Spray Harmful?

DEET is safe when used correctly, primarily repelling insects through its strong odor rather than being toxic or carcinogenic. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Writing

That book is poison: Even more Victorian covers found to contain toxic dyes

National Library of France quarantined 19th-century books due to the risk of arsenic exposure from toxic dye used in covers. [ more ]
#environmental-contamination
Fast Company
4 months ago
OMG science

Nanoplastics: Small particles, big problems

Nanoplastics, smaller than microplastics, pose a growing concern due to their ease of transport and potential acute toxicological effects. [ more ]
theconversation.com
6 months ago
Health

Lead from Old Paint and Pipes Is Still a Deadly Hazard in Millions of US Homes

Lead is a potent neurotoxin causing severe health effects like neurological damage and organ failure.
Over 1 million deaths per year are due to lead poisoning, with the highest exposures in developing nations. [ more ]
Fast Company
4 months ago
OMG science

Nanoplastics: Small particles, big problems

Nanoplastics, smaller than microplastics, pose a growing concern due to their ease of transport and potential acute toxicological effects. [ more ]
theconversation.com
6 months ago
Health

Lead from Old Paint and Pipes Is Still a Deadly Hazard in Millions of US Homes

Lead is a potent neurotoxin causing severe health effects like neurological damage and organ failure.
Over 1 million deaths per year are due to lead poisoning, with the highest exposures in developing nations. [ more ]
moreenvironmental-contamination
HuffPost
10 months ago
Health

This Type Of Disaster Could Be The Most Dangerous Of All - And It's A Mystery

Studying the effects of multiple chemical exposures on human health has been largely ignored and underfunded in the field of public health.
Current risk assessments only consider the effects of individual chemicals, despite the fact that people are often exposed to mixtures of chemicals in the real world.
There is a lack of data on the health effects of chemical mixtures, leading to inaccurate risk assessments and potentially harmful public health statements. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Could AI put an end to animal testing?

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the field of toxicology by accelerating research, extracting valuable insights from existing data, and offering effective alternatives to animal testing. [ more ]
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