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More Evidence That Bisphenol A
Leaches From Plastic Bottles and Into People
http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/newscience/more-evidence-bpa-leaches-from-plastic-bottles-into-people
Bisphenol A levels in urine are significantly higher after
drinking liquids from plastic bottles, a finding that provides
further evidence that BPA can leach from plastic containers into
their contents. A new study from Harvard University has found that
urine levels of BPA are 69 percent higher after drinking cold
liquids from polycarbonate plastic bottles.
Concerns Over Bisphenol A Continue to
Grow
http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/45214/title/Concerns_over_bisphenol_A_continue_to_grow
Women may want to reconsider that
popular style accessory, certain hard plastic water bottles
available in fashion-coordinating colors. New animal studies link
the chemical bisphenol A, which leaches from such polycarbonate
plastics and food can linings, with heart arrhythmias in females and
permanent damage to a gene important for reproduction. Other recent
research suggests that human exposure to BPA is much higher than
previously thought.
The Environmental Toll of Plastics
http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/news/dangers-of-plastic
From cell phones and computers to bicycle helmets and hospital IV
bags, plastic has molded society in many ways that make life both
easier and safer. But the synthetic material also has left harmful
imprints on the environment and perhaps human health, according to a
new compilation of articles authored by more than 60 scientists from
around the world. Evidence is mounting that the chemical building
blocks that make plastics so versatile are the same components that
might harm people and the environment. And its production and
disposal contribute to an array of environmental problems, too.
Green solutions, however, are becoming available, the scientists
say.
Bill to Restrict Pesticide Used to
Kill Lice, Scabies Stalled in Michigan Senate
http://michiganmessenger.com/22151/bill-to-restrict-pesticide-used-to-kill-lice-scabies-stalled-in-mich-senate
A bill to restrict the use of lindane, a pesticide used to treat
lice and scabies in children, was passed overwhelming by the
Michigan House earlier this year but appears stalled in the Senate
where Majority Leader Mike Bishop has referred the legislation to
Committee on Government Operations and Reform.
Aging Well Starts in Womb, as Mom's
Choices Affect Whole Life
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-06-30-prenatalcover_N.htm
Though adults still need to eat right
and exercise, a growing number of studies now suggest the best time
to fight the diseases of aging may be before babies are even born,
says Peter Gluckman of the University of Auckland in New Zealand.
Newborn Girls, Boys Behavior Differs
After Prenatal Phthalate Exposure
http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/newscience/prenatal-exposure-to-phthalates-affects-newborn-behavior/
Newborn girls exposed prenatally to phthalate chemicals used in
plastics scored poorly on a standard behavior test – and very
differently from boys, most likely because the chemicals are
endocrine disruptors. The phthalate metabolites found in the
mother's urine were associated with the girls' poor performance on
tests of attention and alertness. This is the first study to link
phthalates to neurological development effects in humans. Previous
health studies have linked phthalates to obesity, diabetes risk and
poor sperm quality.
Problem Pregnancy 'Autism Risk'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8126574.stm
Complications during pregnancy and giving birth later in life may
increase the risk of having a child with autism, a review of dozens
of studies suggests.
Healthy Home Tips: Choosing Better
Body Care Products
http://www.ewg.org/kid-tips01?utm_source=tips-toxics&utm_medium=email&utm_content=first-link&utm_campaign=kid-health
Better products meet their claims and are free of ingredients that
could harm our health or the environment. Labels might claim that a
product is “gentle” or “natural,” but with no required safety
testing, companies that make personal care products can use almost
any chemical they want, regardless of risks. So, always read product
labels – especially the ingredient list - before you buy.
Social Factors Influence Neighborhood
Asthma Rates
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_86443.html
Childhood asthma is less common in neighborhoods with high economic
potential and strong community vitality, new research shows. "It's
nice to be able to look at some positive characteristics of
neighborhoods that may protect against asthma," Dr. Ruchi S. Gupta,
of Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, one of the researchers
on the study, told Reuters Health. "We're always looking at negative
characteristics."
Tough Anti-Smoking Law Puts
Consumers' Health First
http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/national/2009/06/22/tough-anti-smoking-law-puts-consumers-health-first.html
Pick up a pack of cigarettes in Brazil, and you'll see a photograph
of a tiny fetus, a gangrene-infected foot, a cadaver with a hole in
the throat, or one of several other images warning of
smoking-related risks. Only a handful of countries require such
stark photographic warnings. But thanks to sweeping legislation
recently passed by Congress and signed by President Obama today, the
United States is about to join the club.
Pesticide Susceptibility In Children
Lasts Longer Than Expected
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090623091131.htm
Although it is known that infants are more susceptible than adults
to the toxic effects of pesticides, this increased vulnerability may
extend much longer into childhood than expected, according to a new
study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.
Dow Dioxin Cleanup in Mid-Michigan
Could Take Years
http://www.freep.com/article/20090618/NEWS06/90618065/1008
Federal officials have set a timeline for a long-delayed cleanup of
dioxin contamination caused by a Dow Chemical Co. plant in Michigan.
The process could begin by late this year with a study of part of
the Tittabawassee River, which flows past the Midland plant,
officials said today. But it could take several years for any actual
work to be done, and nearly a decade or more for the entire cleanup. |
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