New research from investigators at the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that Corexit EC9500A, an oil-dispersal agent widely used in the Gulf of Mexico … Oil dispersant used in Gulf Oil Spill causes damageRead more
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Poverty shrinks brains from birth
The stress of growing up poor can hurt a child’s brain development starting before birth, research suggests — and even very small differences in income … Poverty shrinks brains from birthRead more
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Children have become unwitting ‘chemical sentinels’ for the U.S
“Our very great concern is that children worldwide are being exposed to unrecognized toxic chemicals that are slowly eroding intelligence, disrupting behaviors, truncating future achievements … Children have become unwitting ‘chemical sentinels’ for the U.SRead more
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Air pollution from cars and trucks spreading 3x farther
According to University of Toronto study published in the Atmospheric Pollution Research journal, air pollution could be spreading up to three times farther than previously … Air pollution from cars and trucks spreading 3x fartherRead more
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WHO says Monsanto weed-killer is ‘probably carcinogenic’; company rejects claim
US agri-biotech giant Monsanto has demanded the retraction of a WHO report that says the company’s popular weed-killed, Roundup, is “probably carcinogenic”. The company said … WHO says Monsanto weed-killer is ‘probably carcinogenic’; company rejects claimRead more
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Historic Anthem-Cigna Merger Leaves U.S. with 3 Major Health Insurers
Health insurance giant Anthem has announced plans to buy rival Cigna for $54.2 billion, marking the largest such merger in U.S. history. The move leaves … Historic Anthem-Cigna Merger Leaves U.S. with 3 Major Health InsurersRead more
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Spending cuts in India will hurt already inadequate health services
The Bharatiya Janata Party, elected to power in 2014, promised to increase access to health, improve quality and lower costs. But in 2014-2015, the central … Spending cuts in India will hurt already inadequate health servicesRead more
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Vitamins can actually increase cancer risk
In 2013, half of Americans reported taking vitamins; sales of which total at least $28 billion a year. At a forum at the American Association … Vitamins can actually increase cancer riskRead more
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1.1 billion people at risk of hearing loss, warns WHO
At least 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of hearing loss due to the unsafe use of personal audio devices, including smartphones, … 1.1 billion people at risk of hearing loss, warns WHORead more
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Cigarette smoke makes superbugs more aggressive
We already know that smoking cigarettes harms human respiratory and immune cells, and now we’ve shown that, on the flipside, smoke can also stress out … Cigarette smoke makes superbugs more aggressiveRead more