Phthalate Exposure May Increase Diabetes Risk in Women
TUESDAY, Feb. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Certain phthalate metabolites are associated with an increased incidence of diabetes in women, especially among White women, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinolo…
Learn MoreConsumer Reports Warns of Mercury in Canned Tuna
FRIDAY, Feb. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Canned tuna is known to contain low levels of mercury, but a new Consumer Reports investigation has revealed spikes of the neurotoxin in some cans.The organization tested five popular tuna brands, CBS News rep…
Learn MoreMost Children Exposed to Makeup, Body Products for Play
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Seven in 10 children use children’s makeup and body products (e.g., lip gloss, glitter, face paint), according to a study published online Jan. 24 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and P…
Learn MoreLas estilistas negras podrían tener un riesgo más alto por las sustancias tóxicas
MARTES, 31 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las mujeres negras e hispanas que trabajan como estilistas se exponen a una variedad de sustancias químicas, lo que incluye a muchas que no se habían identificado antes, encuentra un pequeño estudio.Los …
Learn MoreBlack Hairdressers May Be at High Risk From Toxic Chemicals
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black and Hispanic women who work as hairdressers are exposed to an array of chemicals, including many that have not been previously identified, a small study finds.Researchers found that compared with women …
Learn MoreLos gases y el polvo en el lugar de trabajo podrían aumentar el riesgo de artritis reumatoide
VIERNES, 9 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El aire del lugar de trabajo podría aumentar el riesgo de desarrollar artritis reumatoide (AR), sugiere un estudio reciente.Aspirar los gases de los vapores, humos y disolventes comerciales (e inclus…
Learn MoreWorkplace Fumes, Dust Could Raise Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis
FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The air where you work could be increasing your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.Breathing in the fumes from commercial vapors, gases and solvents — and even common dusts found in …
Learn MoreExposure to Occupational Inhalable Agents Could Increase RA Risk
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to occupational inhalable agents is associated with an increased risk for anticitrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA)-positive rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Dec. 6…
Learn MoreChemicals in Household Plastics May Raise Risk for Fibroids
TUESDAY, Nov. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Uterine fibroids can cause uncontrolled bleeding and infertility in women, and now a new study finds an unexpected culprit: Toxic chemicals called phthalates that are present in everything from fast-food pack…
Learn MoreCalifornia Files Suit Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The state of California is suing several companies for their role in manufacturing “forever chemicals.” The lawsuit filed Thursday also claims that the companies, including 3M and DuPont, covered up the harm t…
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