11 h. ago Scientists identify 'toxic chemicals' in vapes which could be damaging lungs

Millions of adults could be at risk of repeated exposure as the toxic compounds form when the fluid is heated

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3 d. ago Trump EPA seeks to weaken scrutiny for some of US’s most toxic chemicals

New rule would prohibit states from banning dangerous chemicals, and could invalidate hundreds of protectionsA new rule proposed by the Trump administration would dramatically weaken safety reviews for some of the nation’s most toxic chemicals that are already on the market, public health advocates and an EPA employee warn.Many of the chemicals that would receive less scrutiny are among the nation’s most dangerous substances, including PFAS, formaldehyde, asbestos and dioxins. Each poses serious health risks in consumer goods, or for workers handling the substances, advocates say. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Urgent warning to parents as scientists discover a chemical linked to low sperm count, obesity and cancer in baby DUMMIES

According to an analysis by Czech consumer group dTest , pacifiers produced by three big European brands all contain bisphenol A (BPA).

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7 d. ago Gavin Newsom’s veto on bill to ban Pfas hands industry a win, advocates fear

Decision from governor, eyeing presidential bid, could echo across US as similar bans considered in states like New YorkAre Pfas in everything? What you need to know about ‘forever chemicals’A decision by Gavin Newsom, the California governor, to veto a bill that would have banned the sale of cookware and some other consumer products made with toxic Pfas “forever chemicals” may reverberate across the US by slowing or killing similar legislation in other states, public health advocates fear.California is often looked to for guidance by other states considering new environmental rules, and some legislatures, including large states like New York and Illinois, are weighing bans on Pfas in cookware. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Chicago ‘Splatatouille’ was probably a squirrel, say researchers

Scientists from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, look at 37 species to identify cause of ‘rat hole’ in pavementWith a front paw outstretched and its tail at an angle, the creature that fell on to wet concrete in Chicago left quite the memento mori.Now, researchers say they have unmasked the identity of the victim, revealing the famous “rat hole” was most probably made by a squirrel. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Scientists identify the short bursts of exercise key to long term health

Review of 11 clinical trials show small bursts of exercise like jogging up a flight of stairs boost cardiorespiratory fitness

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3 w. ago Teacher's horror death after touching single drop of toxic liquid

A single miniscule drop of a toxic chemical led to the death of a female scientist a whole 10 months after she first made contact with it

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4 w. ago Gaza and Ice protesters exposed to teargas in the US report disrupted menstrual cycles

Toxic crowd-control chemicals used in Michigan and LA have caused long-lasting health effects, activists sayPeople exposed to teargas or other crowd-control chemicals during recent Gaza and immigration protests say the toxic substances have caused long-lasting health effects, including disrupting their menstrual cycles and inducing hormone imbalances, according to accounts collected by the Guardian and reports from protesters in Michigan and Los Angeles.More than a dozen people across three protests reported the health effects. Among other issues, they say they have experienced intense cramping and increased bleeding during menstruation, along with irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain and fatigue. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Dad 'battered newborn and left baby with brain damage' after losing vape

Hunter Dalton, 20, was arrested last week after he allegedly assaulted his one-month-old son in a fit of rage after he couldn't find his vape, leaving the baby with brain damage

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4 w. ago Dad furious over lost vape 'battered newborn and left baby with brain damage'

Hunter Dalton, 20, flew into a fit of rage when he couldn't find his vape and allegedly battered his one-month-old son - leaving the baby struggling to breathe with a bleed on the brain

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4 w. ago Toxic chemical warning after 236,000 fake Labubus seized at border

Expert testing of seized fake goods has found banned chemicals linked to cancer and dangerous choking hazards

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