American visitors to Florida who died in the state were 63% more likely to have died from a drug overdose compared to visitors to all other states during the first two decades of the 2000s, according to researchers. They ...
Feb 20, 2024
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Mycotoxins are substances produced by mold that poison food. They are harmful to humans and animals when consumed. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), about 25% of the world's agricultural harvests ...
Mar 28, 2024
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An international consortium of multidisciplinary researchers and specialists has developed a new method to counter the problem of COVID-19 vaccine falsification.
Oct 20, 2023
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Environmental pollutants can seriously harm human health, says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new position paper published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, titled "Environmental Health: A Position ...
Oct 24, 2022
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As the production of chemicals continues to boom, how exactly are they impacting our health? To answer this question, new tools have been developed to identify and monitor hazardous substances. Recent surveys have shown that ...
Oct 20, 2022
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While COVID has ruled the headlines for two years running, a different epidemic is claiming the lives of more than 100,000 Americans every year.
Feb 11, 2022
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An EU ban on tattoo ink and permanent make-up containing chemicals feared to cause cancers or other health risks went into effect on Tuesday, officials said.
Jan 4, 2022
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(HealthDay) —- A new plan to limit pollution from so-called "forever chemicals" will include restricting their release into the environment and speeding cleanup of contaminated sites, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ...
Oct 18, 2021
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(HealthDay)—Learning more about firefighters' increased risk for certain cancers is the aim of a voluntary registry being created by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Apr 6, 2019
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Asbestos, mold and radon: three hazardous substances you never want to find in your home. While all three can be removed and remediated by trained professionals, radon is different, because you can't see, smell or taste it. ...
Nov 21, 2017
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