Woman Sues L’Oreal Over Claim Hair Straightener Spurred Uterine Cancer
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A Missouri woman has sued L’Oréal and several other beauty product companies, alleging that their hair-straightening products caused her uterine cancer.The lawsuit claims that Jenny Mitchell’s cancer “was dir…
Learn MoreLas PFAS, unos ‘compuestos permanentes’, son nocivas hasta para los caimanes
JUEVES, 20 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los caimanes que viven a lo largo del río Cape Fear de Carolina del Norte tienen unos altos niveles en sangre de 14 compuestos tóxicos, junto con señales de daño en el sistema inmunitario, muestra una …
Learn MoreLos parques y los jardines podrían alargar la esperanza de vida en los vecindarios más pobres
MIÉRCOLES, 19 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La clave para reducir la brecha en la longevidad de las personas, por el hecho de ser ricas o pobres, podría ser tan sencilla como añadir espacios verdes a ciertos vecindarios.Cada aumento de un 10 …
Learn MoreUse of Hair Straighteners Tied to Doubling of Risk for Uterine Cancer
THURSDAY, Oct. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women who regularly use chemical hair straighteners may be more prone to developing uterine cancer, a new large government study suggests.The study, which followed nearly 34,000 U.S. women over a decade, fou…
Learn MoreEven Alligators Might Be Harmed by PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’
THURSDAY, Oct. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Alligators along North Carolina’s Cape Fear River have high blood levels of 14 toxic chemicals, along with signs of immune system damage, new research shows. The study of levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyls …
Learn MoreEven Alligators Might Be Harmed by PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’
THURSDAY, Oct. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Alligators along North Carolina’s Cape Fear River have high blood levels of 14 toxic chemicals, along with signs of immune system damage, new research shows. The study of levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyls …
Learn MoreGestational Phthalate Exposure Tied to Childhood Lung Function
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Gestational exposure to phthalates is associated with reduced lung function during childhood, according to a study published in the Nov. 1 issue of Environmental Pollution.Magda Bosch de Basea, Ph.D., from …
Learn MoreEl tamaño y la humedad de los huracanes aumentan en el litoral Este
MARTES, 18 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — A la costa atlántica podrían llegar unos huracanes que se forman más rápido y que son más húmedos, advierte una investigación reciente.El cambio climático es la causa general, señalan los expertos.Mien…
Learn MoreParks, Gardens Might Boost Life Spans in Poorer Neighborhoods
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The key to narrowing the gap in how long a person lives if they’re poor vs. if they’re wealthy could be as simple as adding green space to certain neighborhoods.Every 10% increase in natural space and priva…
Learn MoreHormonal, Metabolic Parameters of PCOS May Vary by Region
TUESDAY, Oct. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Regional differences in hormonal and metabolic parameters among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in California and Alabama indicate potential environmental impacts on PCOS, according to a study pub…
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