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Leave the food safety issues to the experts. Broad and emotionally compelling statements that "BPA has been linked to impaired immune function, prostate cancer and attention-deficit disorder" are quite simply inconsistent with what scientific experts from around the world have said. Portland Oregonian, Oregon. Opinion, 5 November 2009.
A new study with mice links arsenic exposure to reduced immune response. The results suggest those people most exposed to arsenic through their drinking water may be more susceptible to illness and possibly death when infected with the H1N1 swine flu virus. 17 July 2009. More...
Carbon nanotubes may suppress immunity. Inhaling carbon nanotubes can suppress the immune system, according to scientists. The findings raise possible health concerns for those working in the manufacture of the materials. London Guardian, United Kingdom. 16 June 2009.
Parents are warned over Koppers site. Test results of soil just west of the Koppers wood treatment facility in Gainesville show that levels of dioxin — a compound that affects immune and reproductive systems — exceed state and national standards for residential areas. Gainesville Sun, Florida. 16 May 2009.
'Rats becoming immune to standard poison.' Stronger chemicals are needed to deal with rat problems, argues one pest controller after latest research suggests rodents are becoming immune to standard poison. Reading Evening Post, England. 6 May 2009.
More bees staying alive, but die-offs aren't over yet . New Paltz apiarist Chris Harp says his bees are surviving a mysterious die-off or colony collapse because of a special elixir of dandelion roots, chamomile, sugar, water, and sea salt that builds up their immunity to harmful toxins and disease. Middletown Times Herald-Record, New York. 4 May 2009.
You are what you eat (but also what it was packaged in). Grease-resistant paper used in food packaging exposes humans to perfluorochemicals that have been linked to problems with reproduction and development, the immune system, and the liver, a new University of Toronto study has found. Daily Green. 2 May 2009.
Study raises new C8 questions. A chemical that DuPont uses to make Teflon might cause birth defects and weaken immune systems, according to a new study. Columbus Dispatch, Ohio. 27 March 2009.
C8 Science Panel finds link to immune changes. Exposure to the toxic chemical C8 appears to be linked to changes in the human immune system, according to the latest findings of a scientific panel studying the chemical. Charleston Gazette-Mail, West Virginia. 20 March 2009.
A nanomaterial prized for its potential use in electronics moved through human lung fluid and altered the way lung cells reacted to infections, possibly reducing their ability to signal immune defenders and fight off the invaders. The results add more concern about the safety of the very tiny particles called single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT). Workers who make the materials -- and consumers who use them -- may be at risk if the nanomaterials are inhaled. 6 March 2009. More...
BPA baby bottles get the boot in one New York county. Officials in Suffolk County in Long Island, N.Y., this week voted to ban the sale of baby bottles and sippy cups that contain bisphenol A, a chemical linked to heart disease and diabetes as well as reproductive, immune system and other health problems. Scientific American. 5 March 2009.
U.S. gas drilling boom stirs water worries. There are concerns that the "fracking" fluid may escape, and that the chemicals in it have the potential to cause cancer, damage human immune and reproductive systems, and trigger other illnesses. Reuters. 25 February 2009.
Some workplaces may alter cancer risk. The occupation or industry in which one works may either increase or decrease risk for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, an immune system cancer often found in middle-aged adults. Reuters. 6 February 2009.
"That smell" permeates Southeast Texas. Why? Where? What? While the natives might be immune, a distinctive feature of life in Southeast Texas is exposure to many strange and un-wonderful aromas - and it tends to be worse in winter. Beaumont Enterprise, Texas. 18 January 2009.
Clearing the air in Carlisle. Children are more vulnerable to the health risks of PM 2.5, according to health officials, because their immune and respiratory systems are still developing. Carlisle Sentinel, Pennsylvania. 11 January 2009.
Dibutyltin, an understudied chemical used widely in PVC plastics, can interfere with the natural ability of human and animals cells to control important immune responses and inflammation. The results may help understand why asthma and allergies are increasing in people. 11 December 2008. More...
Nanosilver disinfects -- but at what price ? A study now suggests that if nanosilver particles, found in a broad array of consumer and medical products, get loose and into the body, they might wreak havoc with the human immune system. Science News. 2 December 2008.
'I am really at risk': Spirit Lake woman fights genetics to beat cancer's odds. While there is no 100 percent guarantee that eating a salad or using "green" cleaners will prevent cancer from taking over, it's obvious to me that I need to take care of my immune system and entire body to reduce my risk. Des Moines Register, Iowa. 25 November 2008.
Researchers attempt to solve the mystery of autism. A previous UC Davis study found that autistic children's immune systems are different from those of normally developing children. Researchers hope through the current UC Davis MARBLES study to discover when those changes begin. Contra Costa Times, California. 23 November 2008.
Pesticide, fertilizers linked to decline of amphibians: study. A pesticide compound commonly used in the United States is linked to the growth of tiny parasites that sicken and kill frogs and also harms the amphibians' immune defenses against infection, according to a study published Thursday. Agence France-Presse. 2 November 2008.
Pesticide, fertilisers linked to decline of amphibians: study. A pesticide compound commonly used in the United States is linked to the growth of tiny parasites that sicken and kill frogs and also harms the amphibians' immune defences against infection, according to a study published Thursday. Agence France-Presse. 31 October 2008.
Polar report confirms manmade link to global warming. No corner of the Earth is immune from the effects of global warming, according to a new study that confirms manmade temperature rises in both the Arctic and Antarctic regions. London Guardian, United Kingdom. 31 October 2008.
Eating happily ever after. A growing body of research suggests that organically grown fruits and vegetables could be richer in immunity-boosting nutrients like phenolic compounds. Plants are believed to produce these natural plant products, which include antioxidants and flavonoids, to fend off pests and disease. Canwest News Service. 27 October 2008.
Mutant rats plague Hampshire. Mutant super-rats immune to normal poisoning techniques are swarming Hampshire, according to one of Britain’s leading rodent experts. Hampshire Chronicle, England. 12 October 2008.
Tackling the epidemic of tooth decay in children. Assessments of the well-being of Philadelphia's children often focus on immunization levels and lead-paint exposure, however, the no. 1 health issue plaguing children in Philadelphia and across the country today is tooth decay. Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania. Opinion, 6 October 2008. [Registration Required]
FEMA not immune from toxic trailer suits. The federal government is not immune from lawsuits claiming many Gulf Coast hurricane victims were exposed to potentially dangerous fumes while living in trailers it provided, a federal judge ruled Friday. Associated Press. 4 October 2008.
The trailers that smelt bad. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against FEMA and the manufacturers of the trailers used for Katrina victims. FEMA has asked for immunity, pointing out that it did not make the troublesome trailers--they trusted the manufacturers to provide products that were safe. Economist. 29 August 2008.
New car smell. There’s more than meets the nose when it comes to the scent inside a new car. The ingredients of that new-car smell have been linked with cancer, endocrine disruption and neurologic, immune and reproductive system disorders. Poughkeepsie Journal, New York. 26 July 2008.
FEMA seeks immunity from suits over trailer fumes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is requesting immunity from lawsuits filed on behalf of Gulf Coast hurricane victims who claim they were exposed to dangerous fumes while living in government-issued trailers. Associated Press. 23 July 2008.
Measles outbreak rekindles vaccine debate. The recent measles outbreak is renewing health officials' push to keep immunization rates high. But it's an emotional and scientific issue. Naperville Sun, Illinois. 18 June 2008.
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