Environmental chemicals, pollution under scanner as doctors flag concerns over hypospadias

GHS debunks claims that insecticide-treated nets are harmful

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that insecticide-treated nets being distributed to primary school children contain harmful chemicals that pose a danger to human health.

PFAS Levels in Sewage Sludge Put New York’s Dairy and Meat Industry at Risk

New research and local testing are raising community concerns about “forever chemicals” moving from contaminated biosolids into crops, livestock and the food supply.

On Camera, Mumbai Tea Vendor Caught Washing Kettles In Dirty Rainwater

Commuters and local residents are now calling for strict, regular hygiene inspections by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and railway authorities to protect public health during the monsoon...

Refuse take over roads, drainage in Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun

Poor waste management is not merely an environmental concern; it is a serious public health issue that requires behavioural change The post Refuse take over roads, drainage in Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun appeared first on Vanguard News.

Plastic pollution isn’t just about litter anymore

Plastic pollution isn’t just about litter anymore

Cyclospora Can Cling to Tiny Hairs on Raspberries: Here's the Produce Safety Guide You Need This July

Raspberries' surface hairs trap Cyclospora and washing alone won't eliminate it. Here's the complete expert-backed July 2026 produce safety guide for this outbreak.

'Explosive diarrhea' cases surge across. US What is cyclosporiasis?

Cyclosporiasis cases are rising across the U.S. as officials warn about contaminated produce and symptoms. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Exposure to everyday chemicals can add up -- a toxicologist offers simple steps to reduce your dose

Exposure to everyday chemicals can add up -- a toxicologist offers simple steps to reduce your dose

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s algae problem has better solutions than hydrogen peroxide, experts say

Trying to kill algae with chemicals is a common response when community ponds or other water features go green, but a freshwater ecologist says there may be safer and more effective solutions

Trump Signs Regenerative Agriculture Order to Boost Food Supply

The order instructs officials to research the effect of cumulative exposure of chemicals in the nation's food supply.

Air pollution may alter how sperm functions, study finds... and it can have a devastating impact on babies

Air pollution may alter how sperm functions, study finds... and it can have a devastating impact on babies

California activists escalate fight against pesticide use near schools

(NaturalNews) Activists gathered outside Driscollâs headquarters in Watsonville, California, demanding an end to organophosphate pesticide use near schools....

Chemours: Appropriately Valued As It Settles Environmental Liabilities

Chemours: Appropriately Valued As It Settles Environmental Liabilities

Health officials sound the alarm on nasty beaches filled with sewage, dangerous levels of bacteria

Public health officials across several states have issued water quality advisories and beach closures as the summer swimming season continues. In states such as Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington, authorities have restricted beach access due to elevated levels of bacteria, sewage contamination, and urban runoff, according to Fox News. These conditions are often associated with []

In a departure for the tag, Florida is prioritizing water safety for children diagnosed with autism [Florida]

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Te Maunga wastewater plant issue blamed for odour in Pāpāmoa, Arataki

Te Maunga wastewater plant issue blamed for odour in Pāpāmoa, Arataki

Alarm about contaminated municipal tap water outside Hudiksvall

Alarm about contaminated municipal tap water outside Hudiksvall

Needed, a more equitable intellectual property order

There must be greater accountability in the enforcement of biopiracy rules

Kuwait dermatologists host awareness day on hidradenitis suppurativa

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Society of Dermatologists (KSD) organized an open awareness day at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) to shed light on hidradenitis suppurativa,...

PARLIMEN: Negeri pantai timur dikenal pasti paling banyak ambil dadah sintetik

KUALA LUMPUR: Negeri Pantai Timur menjadi lokasi panas penyalahgunaan dadah sintetik di negara ini apabila kira-kira 70 peratus kes penagihan dikenalpasti melibatkan bahan perangsang jenis amfetamin (ATS). Menteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail berkata, corak penyalahgunaan dadah di negeri-negeri tersebut kini menunjukkan perubahan ketara apabila bahan seperti ganja, heroin, ketum dan morfin tidak ... Read more The post PARLIMEN: Negeri pantai timur dikenal pasti paling banyak ambil dadah sintetik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak in US sparks concern

Cyclosporiasis outbreak in US sparks concern

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,889

The biggest health risks include interruptions to regular medical care, crowded shelters and lack of access to clean water

Find dust is damaging our skin, new study finds

Find dust is damaging our skin, new study finds

Africa: Experts Warn Plastic Crisis Extends Beyond Oceans

[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats to the world's oceans and ecosystems, and experts warn that solutions must go far beyond clean-up efforts and instead focus on preventing waste at its source. An estimated 14 million tonnes of plastic enter marine ecosystems every year, with wildlife suffering injury and death, coastlines being damaged, and ocean resilience being compromised.

Drone vs Jet-Skis

What's the biggest nuisance on the Costa Tropical? Jellyfish? No, it's jet-skis, in some cases putting bathers lives a risk but also in general causing a god-awful din. The post Drone vs Jet-Skis first appeared on Costa Tropical Gazette News.

Good, Better, Best — Eliminating Plastic Waste

This is the second in a series of articles about reducing the amount of the... The post Good, Better, Best — Eliminating Plastic Waste appeared first on Earth911.

A dozen NYC beaches warn of high bacteria levels in water after heavy rain

A dozen NYC beaches warn of high bacteria levels in water after heavy rain

Acid attack on doctor highlights growing safety concerns in Pakistani hospitals

Acid attack on doctor highlights growing safety concerns in Pakistani hospitals

What's killing Southern California seabirds? 'Just one damn thing after another'

LOS ANGELES — Between disease, pesticide contamination and starvation, seabirds are fighting multiple battles along the California coastline this year. Since March, beachgoers have discovered dozens of sick or dead seabirds along the coastal ...

EPA replaces PFAS sewage sludge assessment, drawing concern over 'forever chemicals'

The EPA is backing away from a scientific review of forever chemicals in fertilizer made from sewage. Critics say the move could put farms and drinking water at risk.

Vacationers in the Krasnodar region complained about oil on the beaches

Children after swimming in the sea are covered in oil, tourists vacationing in the Tuapse region and Novorossiysk complained on social media. The beaches where the photos were taken were called clean and safe by the authorities.

Teton County considers testing water for chronic wasting disease

Experts say risk is low, but fatal ungulate disease is a new and emerging problem. The post Teton County considers testing water for chronic wasting disease appeared first on WyoFile .

Toxic caterpillars infest Berlin's parks

Toxic caterpillars have spread across Berlin's parks and green spaces, causing painful rashes and prompting a major cleanup effort. CNN's Sebastian Shukla reports.

Trying to avoid cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands, wash your produce

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kali Kniel, professor of microbial food safety at the University of Delaware, about recent outbreaks of cyclosporiasis across the U.S.

Rising dust pollution emerges as major health threat, Karachi worst affected: Dr. Rashid Ali Daudpota warns

Rising dust pollution emerges as major health threat, Karachi worst affected: Dr. Rashid Ali Daudpota warns

How Responsible Waste Management Can Help Build Safer Healthcare?

Health care settings generate a range of waste every day, including used syringes, contaminated dressings, laboratory waste, and pharmaceutical waste. Managing these materials is essential to maintaining a safe and efficient environment. These materials are vital to patient care, but handling them affects public health, the environment, and workplace safety. With the continual expansion and [] The post How Responsible Waste Management Can Help Build Safer Healthcare? appeared first on BNO News.

How green is your summer holiday? Why emissions labels on flights risk greenwashing air travel

Flying is one of the most polluting things a person can do, writes Paul O’Donoghue.