PFAS found in bottled water around the world
Researchers have found the presence of PFAS substances, or perennial pollutants, in tap and bottled water from major cities in ...
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Respiratory health: how does indoor pollution impact the French?
On the occasion of National Air Quality Day this Monday, October 14, 2024, the Fondation du Souffle offers an overview ...
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Sleep disorders in young adults: PFAS to blame?
People with higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in their blood have poor sleep quality. THE ESSENTIAL High combined ...
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PFAS: Senate votes to ban eternal pollutants in cosmetics and clothing
The Senate voted to ban eternal pollutants, PFAS, in certain products such as clothing and cosmetics. THE ESSENTIAL As of ...
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Cooking with gas increases the risk of exposure to this pollutant
An American study observed that people cooking with gas breathe more nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant harmful to health. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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How does pollution exacerbate allergies?
Allergic diseases such as eczema or asthma can be aggravated by the air pollutants we breathe, researchers confirm. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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“Human exposure to chemical pollutants represents a high cost to health”
“Human exposure to chemical pollutants represents a high cost to health,” according to the Foundation of the Academy of Medicine. ...
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Bisphenol A: it is possible to spot it in the hair
An ANSES study shows that it is possible to measure exposure to certain chemical substances, such as bisphenol A, by ...
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Airplanes: ANSES identifies “multiple sources of pollutants” inside
The agency recognizes the existence of several sources of pollutants in aircraft that could explain the symptoms associated with air ...
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The “forever chemicals” causing thyroid cancer?
Exposure to certain PFAS, these so-called “eternal” chemical pollutants to which we are exposed every day, could increase the risk ...
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Cancers: firefighters overexposed to “flame retardant” pollutants
A new investigation finds that firefighters are exposed to flame retardants, toxic and carcinogenic pollutants found everywhere in homes to ...
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Thirdhand smoke: what if your carpets contain toxic substances?
Carpets, which are difficult to clean, could contain residue from cigarette smoke, potentially harmful indoor pollutants. THE ESSENTIAL After ozonation, ...
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So-called “eternal” pollutants found in packaging in France
© Getty ImagesSince July 2020, the use of perfluorinated or PFAS, perfluoroalkylated substances, is prohibited in Denmark. However, a study ...
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What are the impacts of pollutants on women’s health?
© Shutterstock / diplomediaMore and more studies show that pollutants may have a different impact on men and women. Three ...
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“Eternal” PFAS pollutants: where are they most widespread in France and what are their health risks?
© ShutterstockTHE PFAS – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances nicknamed "eternal chemicals" - are part of our daily lives, without us ...
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Air pollution: 6 good actions to reduce the risks
Faced with the many repercussions of air pollution on health, ANSES recalled the practices that make it possible to reduce ...
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Covid-19: these pollutants increase your risk of contracting it
Certain pollutants in the environment increase the risk of developing Covid-19, according to a study. THE ESSENTIAL This is not ...
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Breast cancer: air pollutants increase risk, study confirms
© ShutterstockMost common female cancer in the world with more than 58,500 new cases in 2020, breast cancer may be ...
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Breast cancer: air pollutants accused of increasing cases
A large-scale French study highlights links between breast cancer and certain pollutants present in the atmosphere. THE ESSENTIAL 1 in ...
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Pollutants in the soil can harm our hearts
Pollutants in the soil can harm our heart and therefore our health. THE ESSENTIAL Every year, air, water and soil ...
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How fine particles can cause lung cancer
Inhalation of fine particles causes structural changes in lung tissue, which can promote tumor cell growth. THE ESSENTIAL According to ...
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Air pollution depresses teens
High ozone levels are associated with increased risks of depressive symptoms in adolescents, even when they do not exceed legal ...
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Air pollution decreases sperm quality
While the Government plans to set up a new plan to fight against infertility, a study has just shown that ...
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Lung cancer: pollution-related cases increase
Age, genes, tobacco… Several factors can promote the appearance of lung cancer. In a recent study, a team of scientists ...
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COP26: how polluted air reduces sperm count
As COP26 is in full swing, researchers have just figured out why air pollution is reducing sperm count. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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The alert system for pollution peaks saves many lives
The alert procedures against atmospheric pollution peaks implemented since 2007 have made it possible to significantly reduce cardiovascular mortality. THE ...
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Covid-19: fine particle pollution would have an impact on the spread of the virus
According to a new American study, exposure to fine particles is partly responsible for the rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 ...
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Global warming will accelerate the occurrence of cancers
Due to air pollution, the increase in ultraviolet rays in the atmosphere and the fallout of toxic products in water ...
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Allergies, burns: towards stricter regulation of pollutants in clothing
Sweaters, moccasins, jeans, jackets, boots… We wear these clothes and shoes every day. Problem: they still contain too many chemical ...
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Women exposed to lead are more likely to have boys
In pregnant women, high blood lead levels are correlated with more births of boys. THE ESSENTIAL Generally, the sex ratio ...
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