Featured Topics: Environmental Health
Tap Water Contributes to Plasma Concentrations of Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that our drinking water, and not just dietary sources, may be a significant contributor to the exposure of the general population to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFOS). PFAS are a group of man-made...
Thirdhand Tobacco Smoke Harmful to Non-Smokers
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This research explores the ability of thirdhand smoke to contaminate non-smoking environments. Worldwide smoking rates are currently at 22% 1, and exposure to hazardous pollutants from tobacco smoke remains a major risk for nonsmokers....
Long-Term Air Pollution Linked to Emphysema and Lung Function
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Exposure to long-term ambient air pollution, especially ozone (O3) was significantly associated with increases in emphysema and worsening lung function in a well-characterized, multiethnic cohort of adults. Ambient air pollution is a major...
Carcinogenic Contaminant Risk in United States Drinking Water
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Over 100,000 lifetime cancer cases could be due to carcinogenic chemicals in United States drinking water according to a cumulative risk analysis done between 2010 and 2017. Today’s drinking water contains complex mixtures of contaminants,...
Personal Care Products and Foods Linked to Phenol and Phthalate Exposure
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Urine analysis exposes phenols and phthalates in a variety of foods and personal care products. The average American citizen is in constant contact with chemical pollution, whether through skin contact, diet, or simply air...
Urinary Concentrations of Neonicotinoids in the Chinese Populace
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. A survey of urinary concentrations of neonicotinoid insecticides suggest widespread exposure among the Chinese population. Neonicotinoids insecticides are formulated to target the nicotinoid acetylcholine receptors of common...
Long-Term Ozone Exposure Associated with Acceleration of Subclinical Arterial Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study finds that outdoor O3 concentrations were associated with increased rate of carotid wall thickness progression and risk of new plaque formation. Ground-level ozone (O3) is a colorless and highly irritating oxidizing...
Glaucoma is Associated with Greater Exposure to Polluted Air
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study validates that long-term exposure to fine particulate matter pollution increases the risk of glaucoma. Ambient air pollution contributes greatly to our global disease burden 1,2 and is associated with pulmonary, cardiovascular,...
Radiation Exposure Associated with Cancer in Military Personnel
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The consistent association of radiofrequency radiation (RFR) exposure and highly elevated hematolymphatic cancer risk in the four military occupation settings spread over three countries, suggests a potential cause-effect relationship...
Electromagnetic Radiation Exposure Adversely Affects Reproductive Mouse Cell Function
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twenty-four hours of continuous exposure at 1950 MHz 3 W/kg radiation led to adverse effects on proliferation of TM3 cells and dysfunction of testosterone secretion in a male mouse model. Over the last several decades,...
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