AMES, Iowa – The United States is suffering from several different simultaneous opioid epidemics, rather than just a single crisis, according to an academic study of deaths caused by drug overdoses. David Peters, an associate professor of sociology at Iowa…
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Articles on Chronic Hexavalent Chromium Exposure, Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles, and Bisphenol A Featured in December 2019 Toxicological Sciences
The December 2019 issue of Toxicological Sciences features research on the leading edge of toxicology, including in the areas of carcinogenesis, developmental and reproductive toxicology, and more.
E-cigarette user found to have rare form of lung scarring typically found in metal workers
European Respiratory Society warns against vaping for smoking cessation
Study calls for improved sanitation and the environmental management of pharmaceuticals
Poor sanitation leads to untreated wastewater entering river systems in many countries where industrialisation and urbanisation is not supported by appropriate infrastructure. The lack of regulation and enforcement means toxic chemicals can damage the ecology of the natural environment and…
Study calls for improved sanitation and the environmental management of pharmaceuticals
Poor sanitation leads to untreated wastewater entering river systems in many countries where industrialisation and urbanisation is not supported by appropriate infrastructure. The lack of regulation and enforcement means toxic chemicals can damage the ecology of the natural environment and…
How to improve water quality in Europe
Policy briefs provide decision-makers with recommendations for action
How to improve water quality in Europe
Policy briefs provide decision-makers with recommendations for action
Harbor porpoise calves exposed to neurotoxic PCBs in mothers’ milk
New ZSL study reveals mothers detoxify themselves by passing on most neurotoxic PCBs through lactation
RSNA 2019 presents session on lung injury from vaping
CHICAGO – A panel of medical professionals will discuss the public health impact of e-cigarette use, or “vaping,” today during a session at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). E-cigarette use is on the rise.…
Revealed: The deadly superbugs lurking in more than 9 in 10 make-up bags
Superbugs including E. coli and Staphylococci have been found in more than nine out of ten in-use beauty products – study
RSNA 2019 presents session on lung injury from vaping
CHICAGO – A panel of medical professionals will discuss the public health impact of e-cigarette use, or “vaping,” today during a session at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). E-cigarette use is on the rise.…
Revealed: The deadly superbugs lurking in more than 9 in 10 make-up bags
Superbugs including E. coli and Staphylococci have been found in more than nine out of ten in-use beauty products – study
Study: Increase in calls to US poison control for natural psychoactive substances
Researchers encourage states legalizing marijuana to implement poison prevention strategies
Study: Increase in calls to US poison control for natural psychoactive substances
Researchers encourage states legalizing marijuana to implement poison prevention strategies
Additives result in higher toxins for vape users, Portland State study finds
The vaping industry is filled with unknowns. Those unknowns are leading to more questions as the number of users dealing with injuries, or in some cases, death, continues to rise. Portland State University Chemistry Professor Rob Strongin led a research…
Coastal fog linked to high levels of mercury found in mountain lions, study finds
Bioaccumulation contributes to levels that approach toxic thresholds in pumas
Additives result in higher toxins for vape users, Portland State study finds
The vaping industry is filled with unknowns. Those unknowns are leading to more questions as the number of users dealing with injuries, or in some cases, death, continues to rise. Portland State University Chemistry Professor Rob Strongin led a research…
Coastal fog linked to high levels of mercury found in mountain lions, study finds
Bioaccumulation contributes to levels that approach toxic thresholds in pumas
‘Combo’ nanoplatforms for chemotherapy
In a paper to be published in the forthcoming issue in NANO , researchers from Harbin Institute of Technology, China have systematically discussed the recent progresses, current challenges and future perspectives of smart graphene-based nanoplatforms for synergistic tumor therapy and…
DDT linked to higher risk of diabetes among Asian Indian immigrants to US
Prior exposure to pollutant may explain higher rate of diabetes among Indian immigrants
Side effects mild, brief with single antidepressant dose of intravenous ketamine
Safety data analyzed from five NIH inpatient clinical trials
Side effects mild, brief with single antidepressant dose of intravenous ketamine
Safety data analyzed from five NIH inpatient clinical trials
Pesticides: Improved effect prediction of low toxicant concentrations
UFZ researchers develop model for more realistic risk assessment
Bisphenol-a structural analogues may be less likely than BPA to disrupt heart rhythm
Poster at AHA Scientific Sessions suggests BPS and BPF may have less impact on heart function than BPA
Bisphenol-a structural analogues may be less likely than BPA to disrupt heart rhythm
Poster at AHA Scientific Sessions suggests BPS and BPF may have less impact on heart function than BPA
Flame-retardant exposure increases anxiety, affects social behaviors in prairie vole
New research led by North Carolina State University has shown that early life exposure to a commonly used flame-retardant mixture increases anxiety and affects socioemotional behaviors in prairie voles, particularly in females. The work supports the hypothesis that chemical flame…
Flame-retardant exposure increases anxiety, affects social behaviors in prairie vole
New research led by North Carolina State University has shown that early life exposure to a commonly used flame-retardant mixture increases anxiety and affects socioemotional behaviors in prairie voles, particularly in females. The work supports the hypothesis that chemical flame…
Study reveals how two strains of one bacterium combine to cause flesh-eating infection
An international team including University of Maryland scientists revealed how genetic variations in a single species of bacteria can amplify infection
Study reveals how two strains of one bacterium combine to cause flesh-eating infection
An international team including University of Maryland scientists revealed how genetic variations in a single species of bacteria can amplify infection
Pesticide management is failing Australian and Great Barrier Reef waterways
Scientists say a failure of national management means excessive amounts of harmful chemicals–many now banned in other countries such as the EU, USA and Canada–are damaging the nation’s waterways and the Great Barrier Reef. The new study was led by…
NUS researchers discover enzyme’s role in ‘natural killer T cell lymphoma’
Natural killer T cell lymphoma (NKTL) is an aggressive form of cancer with very poor treatment outcomes in the advanced stages. NKTL generally affects the upper airways and digestive tracts in patients, but can also involve the gastrointestinal system, skin…
On the trail of pathogens in meat, eggs and raw milk
The BfR symposium on current trends and causes of foodborne disease outbreaks
Polyamide kitchen utensils: Keep contact with hot food as brief as possible
BfR Opinion No. 036/2019 of 17 September 2019
‘Vaping’: The BfR advises against self-mixing e-liquids
E-cigarette consumers should avoid products of uncertain origin
On the trail of pathogens in meat, eggs and raw milk
The BfR symposium on current trends and causes of foodborne disease outbreaks
Polyamide kitchen utensils: Keep contact with hot food as brief as possible
BfR Opinion No. 036/2019 of 17 September 2019
‘Vaping’: The BfR advises against self-mixing e-liquids
E-cigarette consumers should avoid products of uncertain origin
Liver-chip identifies drug toxicities in human, rat, and dog models
Species-specific liver-chip could improve success rate of drug candidates in clinical trials
Liver-chip identifies drug toxicities in human, rat, and dog models
Species-specific liver-chip could improve success rate of drug candidates in clinical trials
Cyp2F2-Mediated Lung Cancer, Rapid Risk Assessment of Color Additives, and More Featured in November 2019 Toxicological Sciences
Toxicological Sciences continues to deliver cutting-edge research in toxicology in the November 2019 issue. This issue features research on computational toxicology and databases, developmental and reproductive toxicology, and more.
Is exposure to disinfectants, cleaning products at work associated with COPD among female nurses?
What The Study Did: This observational study investigated an association between exposure to disinfectants and cleaning products at work and risk of new cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among a large group of female nurses. To access the…
Parasite paralysis: A new way to fight schistosomiasis?
MADISON — Scientists at the Morgridge Institute for Research have isolated a natural chemical that acts as a potent kryptonite against schistosomes, the parasitic worms that burrow through human skin and cause devastating health problems. A research team led by…
The science Of Breaking Bad: Would you know if meth was cooked inside your house?
The highly anticipated Breaking Bad movie El Camino story line focusing on drug production is more relevant than ever- with contamination of houses from methamphetamine cooking or smoking an increasing public health problem around the world. Researchers from Flinders University…
Safe and efficient tool to reduce seniors’ medication overload
A study shows that MedSafer, an electronic decision-support tool developed by RI-MUHC researchers, helps reduce inappropriate medications prescribed to the elderly
OTC medications commonly used in cases of attempted suicide by self-poisoning in youth
Rural areas experience a higher rate of reported cases, as well as a higher rate during school months.
Bacteria trapped — and terminated — by graphene filter
Rice lab adapts laser-induced graphene to remove pathogens from the air
Pioneering red light-activated anti-tumor prodrug reduces side effects
Most of the current clinical anti-tumor drugs used in chemotherapy move around in the patient’s blood after intake and are unable to pinpoint the targeted tumor. As a result, while killing the tumor cells, the healthy cells may also be…
UCI receives $1 million from CDC/ATSDR to study PFAS contaminated drinking water and health
Irvine, CA – September 30, 2019 – The University of California, Irvine was awarded $1 million by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to participate in the first…
Study suggests French ban on food additive may be premature
Michigan State University and University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers are refuting an earlier French government-funded study that claims titanium dioxide, a common food additive used worldwide, causes digestive inflammation and lesions in rats.
Study suggests French ban on food additive may be premature
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University and University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers are refuting an earlier French government-funded study that claims titanium dioxide, a common food additive used worldwide, causes digestive inflammation and lesions in rats. Results of…