At Second Annual Yerby Fellowship Symposium, postdocs present research
March 12, 2019 – The health of particular groups of people—including caregivers for children, patient care workers, and people exposed to chemicals at work—was the focus of the Yerby Postdoctoral Fellows who spoke at a recent symposium at…
Some dental floss may expose people to harmful chemicals
People who use certain types of dental floss may absorb toxic chemicals that have been linked with heart disease and cancer, according to a new study. The study found that women who flossed with Oral-B Glide floss had…
Groundwater contamination near Georgia air bases worries experts, residents
Groundwater near three air bases in Georgia is contaminated with toxic chemicals that are linked with cancer and other health problems, according to recent tests by the Air Force—and experts and nearby residents are worried about drinking water…
Are foods in compliance with U.S. standards truly safe?
Pesticide levels in the U.S. food supply are generally in compliance with federal standards, according to a recent report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. But scientific experts say that even though most foods tested contain only…
‘Probable’ carcinogenic herbicide found in breakfast foods
Traces of the common herbicide glyphosate were found in all but two of the cereals, granola bars, and oatmeal recently tested by the Environmental Working Group.