U.S. drinking water often contains toxic contaminants, UNM scientist warns
Most Americans take it for granted that the water that comes out of their taps is clean and safe to drink. But a new study published by a University of New Mexico scientist with colleagues from across the U.S. warns that water from many wells and community water...
Winners of Canada’s Safest Employers Awards for 2023 unveiled
The most prestigious awards in Canadian occupational health and safety were revealed during a virtual ceremony on Thursday. Canada’s Safest Employers Awards (CSEAs) recognize the outstanding health and safety professionals and companies for leadership, innovation and...
Nail salon and other small beauty service workers face significant daily health challenges
The beauty service microbusiness industry in the United States — such as the small, independently-owned nail salons found across the country — is huge, with more than $62 billion in annual sales. However, most of the workers who provide these highly sought services...
At least 14 dead in two fireworks units in Virudhunagar district
According to preliminary inquiries, the officials said the workers were engaged in packing at the unit belonging to Sundaramurthi in Rengapalayam. They were reportedly testing some of the newly produced crackers. In the process, a blast occurred in which the workers’...
Prenatal exposure to EDCs linked to accelerated BMI gain in children
A new study led by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "la Caixa Foundation" has shed light on the influence that Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) can have on children's growth during their early years....
Ohio oil and gas industry accident data boost worries about drilling under state parks
ublic records show Ohio regulators log hundreds of incidents each year dealing with chemical releases related to the oil and gas industry. Such events raise critics’ concerns about plans to drill for oil and gas under state-owned parks and wildlife areas. While most...
Greenspace exposure has positive impact on telomere length, study finds
A new study finds that greenspace – the vegetation in a neighborhood's yards, parks and public spaces – has a positive impact on a key genetic marker associated with exposure to stress. However, the study also finds that the positive impact of greenspace isn't enough...
Exploring the Lives of Women Rag Pickers in an Indian Metropolitan City: A Mixed-Methods Cross-Sectional Study on Social and Occupational Determinants Shaping Their Existence
Background: Globally, occupational hazards are a concern, especially in waste management. With 31.2% of its population in urban areas, India is confronted with escalating waste management challenges. People worldwide generate about two-thirds of a kilogram of waste...
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Ban on Trichloroethylene to Protect Public from Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Serious Health Risks
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to ban all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE), an extremely toxic chemical known to cause serious health risks including cancer, neurotoxicity, and reproductive toxicity. TCE is used in cleaning...
New study reveals the impact of protein sources on health, environment, and economy
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, a group of researchers assessed the sustainability of various diets based on protein sources, considering environmental, health, economic, and nutritional aspects. The study used data from a large French cohort. As...