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What are PFAS, and why is the EPA warning about them in drinking water? An environmental health scientist explains
"PFAS? What's PFAS?"
Jun 22, 2022
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Medical economics
Major credit agencies will drop most medical debt from reports
Most medical debt will be dropped from Americans' credit reports as of this summer, the top three credit reporting agencies said Friday.
Mar 21, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Studies link COVID-19 deaths to air pollution, raising questions about EPA's 'acceptable risk'
The pandemic is putting America's air pollution standards to the test as the COVID-19 death toll rises.
Oct 30, 2020
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White House moves to weaken EPA rule on toxic compounds
The Trump White House intervened to weaken one of the few public health protections pursued by its own administration, a rule to limit the use of a toxic industrial compound in consumer products, according to communications ...
Apr 17, 2020
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Medications
FDA urged to investigate use of unapproved anti-opioid implant on prisoners and the homeless
BioCorRx bills itself as a developer of "advanced solutions" for alcohol and opioid addictions.
Nov 21, 2019
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EPA proposal will allow antibiotic spraying of citrus crops
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposal to allow use of the antibiotic streptomycin to treat citrus disease should be withdrawn because it poses a risk to human health and the environment, Consumer ...
Mar 18, 2019
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Group urges tougher limits on chemical in shampoos, cosmetics
(HealthDay)—The germ-fighting chemical triclosan has got to go, an international coalition of scientists claims.
Jun 21, 2017
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Health
Why artificial turf may truly be bad for kids
If you want to get a soccer mom's attention, bring up the subject of artificial turf, the preferred playing surface for children from pre-K to college – or at least preferred by school boards and parks and recreation departments.
Mar 6, 2017
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Health
Consumers largely underestimating calorie content of fast food
People eating at fast food restaurants largely underestimate the calorie content of meals, especially large ones, according to a paper published today in BMJ.
May 23, 2013
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Health
Look for new, improved sunscreen labels
(HealthDay)—New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.
May 10, 2013
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