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Good Trouble March to raise awareness of PFAS contamination scheduled for Saturday
5+ hour, 52+ min ago (279+ words) ST. PAULS " Community members will march Saturday in an effort to bring awareness to PFAS contamination in the area surrounding the Robeson County Landfill. The Good Trouble March for Environmental Justice will begin at 2 p. m. Its primary organizer is the Lumberton…...
Forever chemicals" detected in dolphin milk " Texas A&M Stories
12+ hour, 30+ min ago (815+ words) Texas A&M Superfund Research Center study reveals early life exposure to persistent contaminants in marine mammals, raising concerns about global environmental health. April 17, 2026 By Camryn Haines, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences New research…...
Berlin Hospital Workers Strike For Equal Pay
8+ hour, 47+ min ago (819+ words) On Wednesday morning, the workers responsible for cleaning, sterilising, and doing maintenance at eight of Berlin's Vivantes hospitals launched an indefinite strike." Got elective surgery coming up? You might want to postpone. On Wednesday morning, service workers at Berlin's public…...
Allowance review for specialist nurses urgent, says Malaysian Medical Association
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (330+ words) MMA president Datuk Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo said the allowance for highly trained nurses in critical care areas had remained unchanged for 17 years despite increasing responsibilities and rising living costs. He hailed these nurses, serving in intensive care units (ICU), emergency…...
Lead contamination crisis exposed in public parks across major southern city
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (681+ words) HHS and EPA officials launched a new program Thursday targeting microplastics in the human body and in the water supply. (Pool) An investigation in New Orleans discovered high levels of lead contamination in playgrounds all over the city, despite previous…...
Forever chemicals" may quietly weaken your immune system, study warns
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (616+ words) In recent years, scientists have become increasingly concerned about a group of chemicals known as PFAS. These chemicals are used in many everyday products, such as nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, food packaging, and firefighting foam. Because they do not break…...
Hyderabad doctor warns '70% protein powders are fake': If you're diabetic or have high blood pressure. ..
19+ hour, 21+ min ago (351+ words) According to Dr Reddy, the issue isn't just a lack of nutritional value, but the presence of literal toxins. In her caption, she noted that while many are mislabeled, the physical contents of the tubs are often far more dangerous....
IDPH issues updated sport fish consumption advisories to minimize health risks
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (455+ words) The Illinois Department of Public Health recently updated fish consumption restrictions, as some Illinois waterways contain fish contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and methylmercury, which may pose health risks to consumers." "As the weather warms…...
The increase in salaries for doctors and staff will be calculated based on the amount of the increase. " News of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek and Osh " latest events today
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (48+ words) Prime Minister Uchral Nyam-Osor visited the Bayangol District Medical Center. He emphasized that his main task is to improve the health of citizens. Despite the negative impact of the conflict in the Middle East, rising fuel prices, and the global…...
Hidden Danger in Drinking Water: PFAS Chemicals Linked to Increased Asthma Risk in Children
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (179+ words) Lebanon/Middle East - Ekhbary News Agency A new study has linked exposure to chemicals known as PFAS to an increased risk of asthma in children, particularly when exposure occurs during pregnancy and at very high levels. PFAS, or per- and…...