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1 in 5 Americans' Drinking Water Tainted With PFAS Chemicals
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 28, 2024
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More than 20% of people in the continental United States might have drinking water contaminated with “forever chemicals,” a new study suggests.
Between 75 and 95 million Americans rely on groundwater that contains detectible concentrations of these chemical...
Global Study Finds PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Common in Tap, Bottled Water
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2024
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PFAS “forever chemicals” can be found in drinking water around the world, whether it comes from a tap or a bottle, a new study warns.
Ten specific PFAS chemicals were found in samples of bottled and tap water sourced from 15 countries around the world, resear...
Helene's Aftermath: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- October 1, 2024
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Following the historic destruction of Hurricane Helene, many Americans must now return to their mangled homes and begin the heartbreaking task of clean-up.
After making landfall in Florida near Tallahassee as a ferocious Cat 4 storm on Thursday, Helene caused record-bre...
Government Report Links Excessive Fluoride in Water to Lowered IQs in Kids
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2024
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High levels of fluoride in drinking water may dim the intelligence of children, a new U.S. government report shows.
Based on an analysis of published research, the potentially controversial
For Pregnant Women, Fluoridated Drinking Water Might Raise Risks for Baby: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 21, 2024
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Fetal exposure to fluoride from a mom-to-be's drinking water might raise the odds for physical and mental health issues in toddlers, new research suggests.
The study, which was funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, wasn't designed to prove cause-and-effect. ...
EPA Sets Strict Limit on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' in U.S. Drinking Water
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2024
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The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that it has finalized a first-ever rule that will drastically lower the amount of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," in the nation's drinking water.
"Drinking water contaminated with PFAS has plagued communiti...
Warm Waters Raise Risk for Flesh-Eating Bacteria. Here's Tips to Stay Safe
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2023
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As waters warm across the United States and hurricanes and flooding season begins, the odds of being infected by flesh-eating bacteria are also rising, U.S. health officials warn.
EPA Awards $58 Million to Help Schools, Daycare Centers Remove Lead From Drinking Water
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2023
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The Biden administration on Monday awarded $58 million in grants to help schools and daycare centers remove lead from drinking water.
The announcement came during an event in Boston.
"I am excited to join local leaders in Boston to announce $58 million...
What's in the Water? Maybe Germs That Could Harm You
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 4, 2023
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Under the surface of your favorite swimming pool, beach and lakes, hazards too small to be seen by the naked eye may await.
And these bacteria, viruses and parasites can turn a refreshing plunge into a nasty infection.
"There's a variety of microorganisms that can ...
Hundreds of U.S. Kids Drown Every Year -- Learn How to Protect Yours
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 12, 2023
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Drowning is the leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 4 years old in the United States, and too many older children continue to die in the water, according to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
A child can slip underwater in t...
Get in the Swim: Summer Pool Safety Tips
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 3, 2023
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Summer is here and so, too, is swimming season.
As fun as a pool can be, it's also a major safety risk if you don't take the appropriate precautions.
An expert from Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, offers some tips for a safe pool s...
CDC Warns of Potentially Fatal Bacterial Illness on U.S. Gulf Coast
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 2, 2023
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A potentially deadly germ has made its way to the U.S. Gulf Coast, health officials warned this week.
So far, three cases of infection from the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei have been reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The bact...
Huge Mass of Sargassum Seaweed Is Targeting Florida's Coast, With Hazards to Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 26, 2023
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Be cautious when heading to Florida's beaches this summer, an expert warned, as a 5,000-mile floating mass of sargassum seaweed has begun washing up on the state's shores.
It can be low risk in some instances, but it also has the potential for triggering serious respira...
Black, Hispanic Americans More Likely to Have PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2023
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Black and Hispanic communities in the United States are more often poor -- and also more likely to have harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their drinking water, a new study reveals.
Sources of PFAS pollution -- including major manufacturers, ...
Child Drowning Tragedies Can Be Prevented
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 30, 2023
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Drowning isn't always accompanied by the stereotypical flailing and cries for help.
It can happen wherever there's water, including streams, lakes, water parks, bathtubs and even toilets.
It's also often preventable, according to an expert from Penn State Health, w...
Warming Climate Could Bring Flesh-Eating Bacteria to More U.S. Waters
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 23, 2023
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Global warming is fostering the spread of a deadly flesh-eating bacteria along the northeastern coast of the United States, researchers report.
Vibrio vulnificus bacteria grow in warm shallow coastal waters and can infect a person via a cut or insect bite durin...
U.S. to Tighten Control of PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 14, 2023
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U.S. water utilities will be required to remove certain "forever chemicals"from drinking water as the Biden administration sets first-ever limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, better known as known as PFAS.
Nearly all Americans have PFAS in their blood...
Well Water Germ Tests May Depend on Time of Year
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2023
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Researchers studying well water found current monitoring practices often fail to reflect actual groundwater pollution risks.
The problem: Spikes in harmful bacteria, like those from animal and human waste, vary depending on the season. They may be higher at times when te...
Shark Bites Are Declining Worldwide
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2023
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It's a little safer to get into the water: Unprovoked shark attacks dropped to a 10-year low worldwide in 2022, shark watchers say.
A total of 57 unprovoked bites occurred in 2022, tying with 2020 for the fewest number of reported incidents during the last 10 years,...
In U.S., Minority Communities More Likely to Have Water Contaminated by Toxic Metals
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 28, 2022
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U.S. communities with higher Hispanic, American Indian or Black populations also have the highest concentrations of metal in public water systems, new research reveals.
Researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City found significan...
Race Plays Big Role in Whether Kids Learn to Swim
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2022
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Black children and teens drown in swimming pools at rates seven times higher than white children, but a new survey suggests that special swimming programs could make a difference and help save lives.
The survey, from the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital o...
Wildlife Park's 'Splash Pad' Source of Severe Gastro Infections in Kids
- By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 4, 2022
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Splash pads -- those shallow pools of wet, cooling summertime fun for kids -- can also be sources of nasty gastro infections for youngsters who swallow water during their play.
That's the take-home lesson from a new analysis of outbreaks of two bacterial illnesses,
Summer Swim? Watch Out for 'Swimmer's Ear'
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 23, 2022
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When weather gets hot and people start jumping into a pool, lake or ocean, cases of swimmer's ear are likely to climb, but one expert says there are steps you...
Pool Neck Floats a Danger to Babies, FDA Warns
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2022
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Neck floats marketed for babies to use in water can lead to serious injury or death, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned this week.
The inflatable plastic rings are especially dangerous for infants who have developmental delays or special needs, such as those wi...
Pandemic Means Many Kids Didn't Get Lifesaving Swim Lessons
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 11, 2022
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Many children missed out on potentially lifesaving swimming lessons during the pandemic, so parents should enroll them in classes as soon as possible, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends.
Drownings in Home Pools, Hot Tubs Kill Hundreds of Kids Each Year
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2022
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Hundreds of U.S. children die in pool and hot tub drownings each year, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents to redouble safety efforts this summer.
That's because many children have been away from the water during the past two years du...
Could You Spot and Save a Person Drowning?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 4, 2022
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When you're at a beach or pool, would you be able to identify someone who's drowning and take action to save them?
"Even the most experienced swimmers can be in danger if the weather is bad, currents are strong or a medical emergency occurs in the water," said Dr. Gillia...
Warm Water Danger: What to Know About Flesh-Eating Bacteria
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 14, 2022
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If heading back into the water this summer has you concerned about flesh-eating bacteria, an expert offers some advice.
"Flesh-eating bacteria refers to an infection ...
Some Health Conditions Greatly Raise Drowning Risks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2022
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With summer comes warm weather and swimming. But for some people, knowing how to swim may not be enough to ensure their safety.
That's because certain medical conditions bump up the risk for drowning in a big way, according to a new Canadian study.
About one in th...
Fracking Wastewater Loaded With Toxic Chemicals, Study Shows
- February 18, 2022
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Fracking has already raised the ire of environmentalists for its effects on the planet, but new research sends up another red flag: The wastewater produced by the complicated oil and gas drilling process is loaded with toxic and cancer-causing contaminants that threaten both p...
EPA to Restore Rule Limiting Mercury Pollution From Power Plants
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- February 1, 2022
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Enforcement of a rule limiting power plant emissions of mercury and other hazardous pollutants will be resumed, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday.
It's the latest move by the Biden administration to reinstate environmental protections lifted by th...
Biden Administration to Tackle Lead in Drinking Water
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- December 17, 2021
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In an effort to further lower lead levels in drinking water, the Biden administration on Thursday announced $2.9 billion in infrastructure bill funds for lead pipe removal and tighter lead limits.
The new, tougher limits to be imposed by the Environmental Protection Agen...
Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Hits Long Island, N.Y.
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- October 18, 2021
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Health officials say they are trying to track down the source of 10 reported cases of Legionnaires' disease within a one-mile radius in a Long Island, N.Y., neighborhood.
The patients range in age from 35 to 96. As of Saturday, one had died, two remained hospitalized and...
Bystanders Can Make the Difference for a Drowning Child
- Robert Preidt
- October 12, 2021
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A drowning child has a much lower risk of severe disability or death if a bystander steps in, even without cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), new research finds.
"Bystanders play a critical role in preventing poor outcomes in childhood drowning by instituting safe, ear...
Tree Rings Show Hurricanes Becoming Wetter, Longer, More Dangerous
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2021
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The rings of stately pines on the coasts of North and South Carolina offer telling long-term evidence of climate change and a chilling forecast for the future.
The upshot: The last 300 years have gotten wetter and wetter, making hurricanes ever more dangerous.
"Our...
Don't Forget to Apply Sunscreen Before & After Water Fun
- Robert Preidt
- August 27, 2021
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If you're at the beach or pool, applying sunscreen before and after you've been in the water is a must, a cancer specialist says.
The intensity of exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays "is higher under water than it is above water," said Dr. Arun Mavanur. He is a sur...