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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Plastics chemical linked to over 350,000 heart disease deaths worldwide

A new study links the plastic chemical DEHP to 356,000 heart disease deaths globally in 2018, urging urgent regulations for public health.

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A new global study has linked a common plastic additive to more than 356,000 deaths from heart disease in 2018, spotlighting the severe health risks associated with everyday exposure to phthalates, chemicals used in a wide range of consumer products.

The analysis, published April 29 in Lancet eBiomedicine, was conducted by researchers at NYU Langone Health, who found that exposure to di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP)—a chemical used to make plastics soft and f...

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