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Tue, Apr 30 2013 at 11:53 AM

D5, a chemical compound found in a variety of beauty and skin care products, is reaching potentially alarming levels, say scientists.

Mon, Apr 15 2013 at 12:32 PM

Local officials have to shut down beaches for 24 hours to test for E. coli and other bacteria, but a costly new test could speed up that process.

Wed, Apr 03 2013 at 10:31 AM

Since minks are near the top of the food chain, they accumulate large quantities of chemicals over a lifetime.

Tue, Mar 12 2013 at 11:22 AM

Women in the highest two-thirds of prenatal DDT exposure were 2.5 to 3.6 times more likely to develop high blood pressure before age 50.

Fri, Mar 01 2013 at 10:41 AM

Air pollution, pet dander, mold and dust can trigger asthma attacks, but the actual cause of the disease remains unclear.

Thu, Feb 28 2013 at 3:14 PM

Similar drops in lead poisoning have occurred in other Rust Belt cities, including Cleveland, Chicago and Milwaukee.

Tue, Feb 26 2013 at 3:17 PM

More than 15,000 mothers, daughters and granddaughters have donated blood for scientists to track cancer's progress over the generations.

Mon, Feb 25 2013 at 3:29 PM

Some findings suggest links to a few chemicals, including the pesticide DDT and the chemical BPA, but the timing of exposure also appears to matter.

Mon, Feb 18 2013 at 12:48 PM

Biologists are concerned that mathematical models may be used by the FDA to tell the public that BPA is safe.

Wed, Feb 13 2013 at 11:58 AM

This 'land of mercury' may be poisoning its inhabitants.

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