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Research finds insecticide common in shallow ground water across Minnesota
Neonicotinoid insecticides are a class of neurotoxic chemicals commonly applied to seeds before they are planted. The ...
What to know about a newly defined chemical byproduct found in drinking water
Some water systems decided to use chloramine -- a chemical compound formed by mixing chlorine and ammonia -- as a ...
High pesticide levels spark safety concerns in California cannabis products
From dried flowers to edibles and pre-rolled joints, cannabis dispensaries across California sell various types of ways to ...
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Common chemical in drinking water hasn't been tested for safety
Chloramine is used as a disinfectant in drinking water systems from the US to Australia. Research now shows it breaks down ...
Mysterious chemical byproduct in U.S. tap water finally identified
Scientists have identified the byproduct of a chemical used to disinfect tap water and prevent waterborne illnesses.
5 Easy ways to remove pesticides from leafy greens
Leafy greens, while nutritious, can harbor pesticide residues. This article provides five simple methods to effectively clean ...
Medical Xpress3d
Common water disinfectant creates potentially toxic byproduct: Study
A group of chemical compounds used to disinfect water for one-third of the US population and millions of others globally ...
Nature4d
‘Forever’ chemicals can be destroyed with clever chemistry — now test these techniques outside the lab
A simple chemical bond between carbon and fluorine atoms changed the world — for the better, and then for the worse. Such ...
Common Everyday Chemicals Found in Shampoo, Lotion, and More Linked to Childhood Asthma
Exposure to certain chemicals during pregnancy may increase childhood asthma risk. Boys are particularly affected by 4-nonylphenol exposure. Researchers at Kumamoto University have unveiled a new stud ...
Beyond Pesticides5d
Study Highlights Correlation Between Pesticide Exposure and Prostate Cancer in Men in the U.S.
A recent study, published by the American Cancer Society, finds pesticide exposure is linked to prostate cancer incidence in ...
Your cool black kitchenware could be slowly poisoning you, study says. Here’s what to do
The products in your kitchen that are made of black plastic, such as a spatula, could contain high levels of flame retardants ...
Salon15d
Researchers find 22 pesticides may raise prostate cancer risk and death rates
Four of these pesticides were also associated with prostate ... The study notes that while "prostate cancer is the most common caner among men in the United States . . . modifiable risk factors ...