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Environmental Health Risks

This living topic explores a range of environmental health risks that impact everyday life, covering issues such as declining physical activity among teens due to school environments, pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables, the rise of Lyme disease due to climate change, and the presence of harmful chemicals in common products like cereals, plastics, and nail polish. The topic also addresses the effects of air pollution on respiratory health, the dangers of toxic flame retardants, and the widespread presence of 'forever chemicals' in drinking water. Additionally, it highlights the regulatory and policy responses aimed at mitigating these risks, alongside practical advice for consumers to reduce exposure to harmful substances.

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Cyclospora outbreak drives down lettuce demand as search for other sources continues

Parsley and cilantro may also be possible sources of illnesses

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The CDC has recorded 13,895 laboratory-confirmed, domestically acquired Cyclospora infections since May 1, including 740 hospitalizations and two deaths.

The outbreak has hurt demand for lettuce and fresh prepared food: U.S. lettuce prices plunged 16.4% in July, while salad chain Sweetgreen said the scare cut roughly six percentage points from its July comparable sales.

Investigators are examining parsley and cilantro as possible sources of illnesses not explained by the l...

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