Microplastics transport toxins and antibiotic resistance across ecosystems
Microplastics are often viewed as pollutants in their own right, but their environmental impact may extend far beyond…
Apple class action alleges smartwatch bands contain toxic PFAS chemicals
(Photo Credit: Hadrian/Shutterstock) Apple Watch PFAS class action overview: Who: A group of consumers has filed a class…
Common e-cigarette flavorant may disrupt normal embryo development
Vanillin, a common flavoring chemical in e-cigarettes, may disrupt the normal development of embryos in pregnant women who…
Wearable fingertip patch tracks Parkinson’s medication levels through sweat
Engineers and neuroscientists at the University of California San Diego have developed a soft, wearable fingertip patch that…
Noncombustible nicotine products replace cigarette use among young adults
As cigarette smoking reaches historic lows in the U.S., new research from MUSC Hollings Cancer Center suggests a…
Stuffed toys can release short-chain PFAS into saliva, study finds
A saliva-based test shows how plush toys may add to young children’s PFAS exposure, while revealing why a…
AI may predict harmful chemical exposures affecting human health
Artificial intelligence is rapidly improving scientists’ ability to detect chemicals in the environment and human body. A new…
New pair of techniques can speed up the search for better tuberculosis drugs
Tuberculosis, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is the world’s deadliest single-agent caused infection, responsible for 1.23…
UC Davis scientists identify protein key to male fertility
The causes of male infertility can be hard to diagnose, with many tests failing to detect genetic defects.…
Maternal occupations linked to increased autism diagnosis odds
Could a mother’s workplace before and during pregnancy influence child neurodevelopment? A large Danish study links several occupational…
Plastic waste carries toxic chemicals through seas: Study
Turkish scientists studying plastic pollution in the Black Sea found that plastic waste can carry hazardous chemicals and…
Giuliani Seeks to Have Health Care Covered by 9/11 Program
Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who has been diagnosed with pneumonia, is applying for…