UCSF ECHO Study

"What’s in that IV bag besides saline and medication? As we become more aware of the harms of embedded in and other materials, consumers — including patients — are demanding a higher standard."

Wanted: healthier healthcare products This nonprofit created a process to certify healthcare products that do not contain specific chemicals associated with cancer and other harms.

Very disappointing to see paint continuing to show up, especially on children's products.

Children’s scooters recalled due to violation of federal lead paint ban; lead poisoning hazard Anker Play Products has recalled about 5,000 foldable children’s scooters due to a violation of the federal lead paint ban. The company announced the recall Wednesday which involves Bolt Fold…

If you are still cooking with teflon-coated pans (despite our many warnings to the contrary and the Dark Waters movie) the findings of this latest study might finally do the trick.

Raman imaging for the identification of Teflon microplastics and nanoplastics released from non-stick cookware The characterisation of microplastics is still difficult, and the challenge is even greater for nanoplastics. A possible source of these particles is …

Extraordinary journalism from Grist that illustrates the toxic messes left behind by former industrial sites and how EPA's reporting fails to capture the true scope of the problem.

How the legacy of former industrial sites pollutes American cities today A Grist analysis shows that most polluting businesses in Santa Ana, California, closed shop without accounting for what they left behind.

SAVE THE DATE! Learn how to keep your home free of harmful toxics during this virtual town hall one week from today! Nov. 16 at 3 PM ET. Thank you to the Center for Environmental Health for this great event!

Virtual Town Hall - The Great Indoors Learn tips and tricks from experts on how to keep your home more safe from toxic chemicals. Joins us for a virtual town hall on November 16, 2022.

Need something to read while you're standing in line to vote? We've got you covered. And you might want to read this before you grab that ultra-processed snack.

Highly processed foods: recipe for disease? PRHE’s Dr. Nicholas Chartres wrote the following response to media coverage on ultra-processed foods. What if I said that if you are eating a diet of high or ultra-processed food from packets, filled with chemicals, you have a significantly higher risk of dying younger from heart disease or cancer...

PROGRESS: "In 2011, nearly 1 in 5 kids tested positive for an elevated blood lead level... Today, those cases are about 1 in 16 kids, according to city data."

North and West Philly continue to see higher concentration of lead exposures, despite citywide decline Despite an overall decline in cases, higher lead exposures continue to be concentrated in neighborhoods such as Strawberry Mansion, Brewerytown, Germantown, and Cobbs Creek.

"'Ultra-processed foods can induce inflammation in the gut and body, and this inflammation is correlated with depressive or anxious symptoms,' says Uma Naidoo..."


https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/how-ultra-processed-foods-can-affect-your-mental-health

Unilever recalls dry shampoo that may contain 'elevated levels' of cancer-causing chemical Unilever United States has issued a voluntary recall of 19 dry shampoo aerosol products – from brands like Dove to TRESemmé – over benzene concerns.

"... there is growing consensus that genetics and aging do not fully account for the sharp rise in previously rare diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)..."

Exposure to environmental toxins may be root of rise in neurological disorders Doctors warn exposure to omnipresent yet poorly understood chemicals such as microplastics could play a role in dementia

There is no safe level of lead in children. The good news is that is preventable. We can and should do a better job of removing from homes, schools, water pipes, and other sources of contamination.

Almost 1 million people die every year due to lead poisoning, with more children suffering long-term health effects ‘Say no to lead poisoning’ is the theme of the 10th International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) to raise awareness about lead poisoning and encourage all countries to take action to prevent lead exposure, particularly in children

When exposed to some chemicals in plastics and cosmetics during pregnancy, children's body functions can be disrupted later on.

Study links prenatal phthalate exposure to reduced childhood lung function: A second scientific paper finds an association between prenatal BP3 exposure and higher body mass index and blood pressure in pre-adolescence Two studies have linked prenatal exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals with different health outcomes later in life. The first study links prenatal phthalate exposure to reduced childhood lung function between the ages of 4 and 11. The second study found an association between prenatal exposure...

What's a pregnant person to do when her doctor recommends exercise, but heat and wildfire smoke are rampant? This scientist came up with a creative solution.

Wildfire Smoke Is Hurting Pregnant People And Babies. Can California Cities Protect Them? The legacy of redlining in Fresno isn’t just linked to housing access. It also has deadly effects on air quality and preterm birth. People living in substandard housing, a problem tied to redlining…