Federal asbestos stance ‘shameful’: Canadian Medical Association
By Sharon Kirkey ST. JOHN’S — Canada’s doctors are condemning the Harper government for its “shameful” decision to block listing asbestos as a hazardous product. Delegates to the Canadian Medical...
View ArticleGovernment expands safety tests for chemicals in consumer goods
By Sarah Schmidt OTTAWA — The Conservative government is set to target a new batch of chemicals used in common consumer products — including toothpaste and body wash — to determine if they’re safe for...
View ArticleBPA in pregnant women could make baby girls more anxious, hyperactive: study
VANCOUVER — Girls exposed to higher bisphenol A levels in their mothers’ womb exhibit more anxious, hyperactive and depressive symptoms at age three than those exposed to lower levels, says a new...
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Human-like space worms may be key to Mars colonization: British scientists
Microscopic worms which are biologically very similar to humans may be the key to helping humans colonize other planets like Mars by giving clues on coping with long-term space living, British...
View ArticleArsenic found in juice exceeds drinking water standards, U.S. study finds
By Sarah Schmidt OTTAWA — A new U.S. study has found levels of arsenic in some apple and grape juices that exceed drinking water standards in North America. Consumer Reports tested 88 samples of...
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No evidence antibacterial washes prevent spread of germs and may actually...
WASHINGTON — After more than 40 years of study, the U.S. government said Monday it has no evidence that the antibacterial chemicals used in countless common soaps and washes help prevent the spread of...
View ArticleMike Holmes: No-nos for the nursery — keep the baby comfortable, sure, but...
Spring is a busy season for baby births, so a lot of parents are starting to prepare the baby’s room now. We usually remember the regular stuff, like plugging electrical outlets and installing safety...
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Environment Canada declares Calgary’s air quality ‘very high risk’ as smoke...
Calgary’s air quality presents a “very high” health risk, as smoke from fires in B.C. and the Pacific Northwest continue to blow into Alberta. After being listed as “high risk” for much of the morning,...
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Cases of mesothelioma continue to rise: StatsCan
TORONTO — The numbers of cases and deaths from mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused primarily by workplace asbestos exposure, have continued to rise and show no signs of abating, recently updated...
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Other U.S. cities have higher rates of lead poisoning than Flint
By now, the public health emergency resulting from lead-contaminated water in Flint, Mich., has been made abundantly clear. The city changed its water source from the Detroit system to the Flint River...
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Edmonton dry cleaner first person in Canada to get jail sentence for using...
An Edmonton businessman has become the first person in Canada to get a jail sentence on a conviction under environmental laws governing the use of carcinogens in dry cleaning. Ali Eldin, 68, was handed...
View ArticleBanned chemical still used in hospital IVs is linked to attention deficit...
A chemical used to make plastic IV tubes and catheters has been linked to attention deficit disorder in children who received treatment for a serious illness, according to a new study. The tubing and...
View ArticleBaby teeth contain clues about early exposure to toxins
Baby teeth may soon be worth a lot more than the sentimental value they offer nostalgic parents. It turns out that these teeth store a unique type of health record, with the potential to reveal...
View ArticleYou can find styrofoam and pieces of car tire in supermarket fish and shellfish
You may be getting more than you bargained for in your supermarket fish and shellfish. A new study has found that plastic particles – ranging from styrofoam containers and microfibers to plastic bags...
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Could boxed mac and cheese contain potentially harmful chemicals?
A new study of 30 cheese products – including string cheese and grated cheese – found hormone-disrupting chemicals in almost every sample, the New York Times reports. Only one of the foods analyzed was...
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This is why it’s important to know where your tuna was caught
Attention tuna poke fans: you may want to pay attention to the origin of your tuna. A study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found that yellowfin tuna caught in industrialized...
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Air pollution hits hazardous levels in Indian capital, prompting calls for...
NEW DELHI — A thick grey haze enveloped India’s capital on Tuesday as air pollution hit hazardous levels, prompting local officials to ask that schools shut down and a half marathon scheduled for later...
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