Increasing Levels of Microplastics in Human Brains Increasing levels of plastic pollution are causing problems for human beings. The exponential rise in microplastics can be seen as contamination in human brains. Research found a rising trend in micro- and nano-plastics in brain tissue from dozens of postmortems carried out between 1997 and 2024. Particles were […]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2025
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2025 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the cancer of the colon and rectum. The colon and rectum make up the large intestine (large bowel), which is part of the digestive system, also called the gastrointestinal system. Most of the large intestine is made up of the colon, […]
National Cancer Prevention Month 2025
National Cancer Prevention Month 2025 February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Cancer prevention is the action taken to lower the risk of getting cancer. There are multiple ways to reduce the risk of getting cancer including maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding cancer causing substances, and taking medicines or vaccines that prevent cancer from developing. The […]
Smartwatch Bands Contain High Levels of PFAS Chemicals
Smartwatch Bands Contain High Levels of PFAS Chemicals Smartwatch and fitness tracker bands can contain high levels of PFAS forever chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin. A University of Notre Dame Study checked for PFAS, or markers of the substances, in 22 common brands. They were detected in 15 of the brands and […]
Risks of Asbestos Exposure due to Los Angeles Wildfires
Risks of Asbestos Exposure due to Los Angeles Wildfires Thousands of people are under mandatory evacuation as wildfires rampage the Los Angeles area of Southern California. Other people are making the decision to leave their homes and businesses as the fires spread rapidly. A state of emergency was declared for the area. As the flames […]
Biden Blocked U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel Merger
Biden Blocked U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel Merger U.S Steel and Nippon Steel are suing to be able to follow through with their merger. This comes after President Biden blocked the merger from going through, citing national security concerns. The companies are accusing the president of violating their due process rights and interfering with a […]
Shell Cracker Plant Pollution Harms Locals
Shell Cracker Plant Pollution Harms Locals A 60-year-old woman lives near the Shell Pennsylvania Petrochemical Complex, which is a plant that cracks ethane, a byproduct of natural gas, to make millions of tons of plastic each year. The plant became operational in 2022. She was excited for the prospect of jobs, but this excitement faded […]
East Palestine Residents Want More Time to Decide to Accept Settlement
East Palestine Residents Want More Time to Decide to Accept Settlement Some East Palestine, Ohio residents want more time to decide to accept their share of a $600 million settlement with Norfolk Southern over last year’s train derailment. It is not clear whether the judge will rule on the motion before Thursday’s deadline for people […]
Johnson & Johnson Proposes Settlement with Talc Supplier
Johnson & Johnson Proposes Settlement with Talc Supplier Johnson & Johnson is proposing a settlement with mining companies Cyprus Mines Corporation and Imerys Talc America. If approved, Johnson & Johnson would pay $225 million and then an additional $280 million before the end of 2025. Imerys Talc America was once a subsidiary of Cyprus Mines […]
Benzene and Lung Cancer Risk
Benzene and Lung Cancer Risk According to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, being exposed to benzene during work heightened the odds of lung cancer development. Over the last several decades benzene has been regulated extensively. The result is exposure to benzene has declined to 1 ppm among […]