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Wristbands Reveal Nearly Everyone Is Exposed to Chemicals From Plastic
21 Dec 2024 12:36 GMT
… are exposed to these chemicals using an innovative approach: … workers had the most chemicals registered on their wristbands, … and certain cancers.
While more than 13,000 chemicals are associated … phone that very few chemicals are internationally regulated, so …
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Pittsburgh-area dry cleaners react to EPA chemicals ban
21 Dec 2024 12:27 GMT
… the environment.
“To see these chemicals continually being used despite all … said. TCE is associated with cancers like Hodgkin’s lymphoma, leukemia … and kidney and liver cancer. It’s also toxic to … TCE and perc can cause cancers, Pratt said he’s …
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5 Harmful Chemicals Hiding in Everyday Products
21 Dec 2024 10:17 GMT
… world is full of chemicals. Many chemicals improve our lives. However … 1. Pesticides
Pesticides are chemicals used to destroy, prevent … exposure to these chemicals.
These chemicals may be found … to these chemicals has been linked with cancer, immune system …
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Cartwright calls for investigation into cancer cluster among former Olyphant plant workers
21 Dec 2024 06:22 GMT
… requested an investigation into chemicals used in the former Specialty … the chemicals is the cause of the high number of cancer … cancer, brain cancer, kidney cancer, prostate cancer, thyroid cancer, lymphoma, rectal cancer and melanoma among other cancers …
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Cartwright calls for investigation into ‘strikingly high’ cancer cases in Lackawanna County
20 Dec 2024 23:28 GMT
… include mesothelioma, leukemia, pancreatic cancer, brain cancer, kidney cancer, lymphoma, melanoma, and … diseases.
Cartwright cites numerous chemicals used at the facilities, … prolonged contact with potentially
hazardous chemicals in their jobs.
— Congressman …
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Texas lawmaker files bill to reduce “forever chemicals” in sewage-based fertilizer
20 Dec 2024 22:54 GMT
… PFAS, often called “forever chemicals” because they don’t … concentrations of specific PFAS chemicals, including widely-studied compounds … who analyzed how the chemicals respond to soil and … to health problems including cancer, birth defects, liver damage …
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How to Protect Yourself as Cancer Rates Rise Among People Under 50
20 Dec 2024 22:06 GMT
… all cancers combined and for most major cancers. And cancer …
Are There Certain Cancers That Disproportionately Impact People … show that endocrine-disrupting chemicals called parabens, often … trial. Every breakthrough cancer treatment, from chemotherapy …
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$30M fire fund announced to buy better gear for Ontario firefighters, support those going through cancer treatment
20 Dec 2024 22:07 GMT
… and to support those undergoing cancer treatment.
The announcement is … fire-related contaminants and chemicals.
It would also be … the gear from harmful chemicals, and upgrade air purification … chemicals. In Canada, 50 to 60 firefighters die of cancer …
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Ontario announces funding to protect firefighters from cancer-causing chemicals
20 Dec 2024 17:04 GMT
… departments with funding to support cancer prevention initiatives.
The funding through … to fire-related contaminants and chemicals.
“Firefighters put service over self … hazardous chemicals. In Canada, 50 to 60 firefighters die of cancer every …
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£80 Apple Accessory Under Fire: Here's Why This Power Bank Comes With A Cancer Warning
20 Dec 2024 16:16 GMT
… chemicals linked to severe health risks, including congenital disabilities and cancer … about exposure to listed chemicals,' the law states … similarly to the hazardous chemicals they are intended to … US regulations on these chemicals and the more stringent …