Tag: Chemicals
Prenatal Exposure to Phthalates Tied to Autistic Traits in Children
Stronger links seen for boys versus girls and for those with lower prenatal folic acid supplementation
Wheeze, Asthma Risk Up With Cleaning Product Use Exposure in Infancy
Infants in homes with frequent cleaning product use have increased odds for childhood wheeze, asthma
Many Dermatologists Not Ready to Respond to Biological Attacks
Less than three in 10 dermatologists received training in disaster preparedness and response
Blood Mercury Levels Linked to Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Increased blood total mercury levels, methylmercury levels linked to increased odds of NMSC
Nitrite Consumption May Up Risk for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nitrite intake linked to carcinogenicity leading to NHL, development of diffuse large B cell lymphoma
Dangerous Additives Found in Illegal Pot Vaping Products in Los Angeles
Additives include vitamin E acetate, which has been implicated in vaping-related respiratory illnesses
Six Active Ingredients of Sunscreen Systemically Absorbed
Plasma concentrations exceeded 0.5 ng/mL for all six active ingredients with sunscreen application
2001 to 2016 Saw Drop, Stall in IQ Losses From Chemicals
IQ losses due to in utero PBDE, methylmercury exposure, early life lead exposure decreased or stalled
Permanent Hair Dye Use Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Significantly increased risk seen in black women; risk also increased with application of dye to others
Occupational Use of Disinfectants May Up Risk for Developing COPD
Findings seen in longitudinal study of U.S. female nurses who cleaned surfaces, medical instruments
