Common Fireworks Emit Toxic Metals Into the Air – Damage Human Cells and Animal Lungs
Some of America’s favorite Independence Day fireworks emit lead, copper, and other toxins, a new study suggests. These metals, which are used to give fireworks…
Toxicology
“Fascinating Machines of Death” – The Latest Research on Bacterial Toxins
Research finds mechanism by which bacterial toxis evolve ability to cause new illnesses. The coronavirus pandemic is a daily reminder of the consequences brought by…
Cats Have More Lives Than Dogs When It Comes to Venomous Snake Bites – Here’s Why
Cats are twice as likely to survive a venomous snake bite than dogs, and the reasons behind this strange phenomenon have been revealed by University…
“Dancing Cat Fever” – New Culprit Identified for Minamata Mercury Poisoning Tragedy
The 1950s and ‘60s poisoning event was long attributed to methylmercury, but studies at SLAC suggest a different compound was to blame. The findings could…
Common BPA Free Plastics Use Chemicals That May Lead to Increased Blood Pressure
Common bisphenol A (BPA) substitutes can affect the developing fetus and cause hypertension in later life, suggests a rodent study accepted for presentation at ENDO…
Scientists Warn That BPA-Free Plastic Products Could Be Just as Harmful to Human Health
University of Missouri scientists find BPA alternative, bisphenol S, could negatively affect both a mother’s placenta and potentially a developing baby’s brain. Using “BPA-free” plastic…
Blasting Toxic ‘Forever’ Chemicals Out of Drinking Water With Cold Plasma
Drexel University researchers show how cold plasma can eliminate PFAS in water. Researchers from Drexel University have found a way to destroy stubbornly resilient toxic…
Toxin From Rattlesnake Venom Formulated to Treat Chronic Pain
Researchers Butantan Institute succeeded in reducing the toxicity and potentiating the analgesic effect of crotoxin by encapsulating it in nanostructured silica — the results of…
Researchers Unearth a ‘Ticking Time Bomb’ – Synthetic Chemicals in Soils
Synthetic chemicals that were released into the environment for the first time 80 years ago have been linked to harmful health effects, and more of…
Fingerprint Test Can Identify Traces of Cocaine & Tell if It Was Consumed or Simply Handled
An experimental fingerprint detection approach can identify traces of cocaine on human skin, even after someone has washed their hands. An experimental fingerprint detection approach…
First Comprehensive Analysis of Vaping Lung Injury (EVALI) Provides Important Insight
A new study published today (January 24, 2020) in the journal Toxics provides important insight into the recent lung intoxication epidemic referred to as “e-cigarette or…
Biggest Contributor to IQ Loss No Longer Heavy Metals Like Lead – Here’s What to Watch Out for Now
Flame Retardants and Pesticides Overtake Heavy Metals As Biggest Contributors to IQ Loss Adverse outcomes from childhood exposures to lead and mercury are on the…
Novel Health Risks Presented by Cannabis Edibles
With the recent legalization of cannabis edibles in Canada, physicians and the public must be aware of the novel risks of cannabis edibles, argue authors…
Dramatic Increase in Teen Overdoses of Anxiety Medications
Rutgers experts report dramatic increase in teen use and overdoses from benzodiazepine. The number of teens taking and overdosing from benzodiazepines, commonly prescribed anxiety medications,…
Fingerprint Test Can Identify Traces of Heroin — Even After Hand-Washing
Fingerprint Test Can Distinguish Between Those Who Have Handled or Taken Heroin A state-of-the-art fingerprint detection technology can identify traces of heroin on human skin,…
Warning: Potentially Toxic Chemicals in Nearly Half of Household Dust Samples Tested
Chemicals commonly used in smartphone, television, and computer displays were found to be potentially toxic and present in nearly half of dozens of samples of…
Lethal Neurotoxins Are Tested on Animals – Now Scientists Have Invented an Animal-Free Method
Animal testing will no longer be required to assess a group of deadly neurotoxins, thanks to University of Queensland-led research. Associate Professor Bryan Fry, of…
The Science of Breaking Bad: Was Meth Cooked Inside Your House? [Video]
The highly anticipated Breaking Bad movie El Camino storyline focusing on drug production is more relevant than ever — with contamination of houses from methamphetamine…