Subscribe to this tag Hot-Tub Injuries on the Rise
Health - November 9, 2009
One-quarter of those hurt are under 16, researchers say
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Government Stands by as Mercury Taints Water
Science - September 18, 2009
Abandoned mercury mines throughout central California are polluting major waterways.
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U.S. to Place Limits on Power Plant Water Pollution
Science - September 15, 2009
EPA found only a fraction of power plants were using available technologies to remove pollutants.
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Summer Safety: 8 Reasons Kids End Up in the ER—and How to Prevent It
By
Sarah Baldauf
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Health - June 19, 2009
Drowning and other accidents spike when school is out, earning the summer the moniker "trauma season."
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Keep Safety in Mind While Cooling Off in the Water
Health - June 14, 2009
Youngsters need extra vigilance near pools, beaches and hot tubs, experts warn
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Summer Fun Need Not Be Hazardous
Health - June 7, 2009
Parents can do a lot to keep kids safe, experts say
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Families Urged to Have Wells Tested Yearly
Health - May 29, 2009
Young kids are especially vulnerable to contamination, experts say
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Nonstick Chemical Pollutes Water at Notable Levels
Science - May 13, 2009
Concentrations approach those shown to have adverse effects in laboratory animals.
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Well Water Might Raise Bladder Cancer Risk
Health - April 27, 2009
Study cites sun and smoke as other factors linked to the disease
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U.S. Urged to Start 'Fixing the Problem' of Food Safety
Health - March 25, 2009
Creation of a separate federal agency is needed, new report says
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Improved Fungicides May Be Easier on Environment
Health - March 23, 2009
Products in development expand on plants' natural defenses, researchers explain
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Swimming Lessons Don't Increase Drowning Risk, Study Says
Health - March 2, 2009
But experts warn parents that instruction alone is no guarantee
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Keep Your Beverages in Glass Bottles
By
Kenneth Terrell
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Nation & World - December 18, 2008
It’s an easy way to steer clear of the controversy over the chemical BPA found in many plastics.
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New EPA Rules Do Little to Protect Water Quality, Despite Bush Administration Claims
By
Kent Garber
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Nation & World - December 4, 2008
The guidelines are aimed at clarifying a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Clean Water Act.
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Obama Likely to Boost Water Quality Rules After Years of Lax Regulation
By
Kent Garber
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Nation & World - December 1, 2008
A combination of Bush administration actions and Supreme Court decisions have weakened regulations.
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Rainier Spots Show Higher Autism Rates
Health - November 3, 2008
Researchers note that environmental toxins might trigger genetic vulnerability
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Health Buzz: Bottled Water and Other Health News
Health - October 20, 2008
Personal Genome Project, food marketing, car surfing.
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Is Your Drinking Water Giving You Diabetes?
By
Adam Voiland
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Health - August 19, 2008
Arsenic, a common trace contaminant in well water, has been linked to type 2 diabetes.
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Epilepsy Raises Drowning Risk
Health - August 18, 2008
Seizures could boost the danger in tubs, pools, experts say
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Orthopedic Surgeons Weigh in on Pool Safety
Health - August 2, 2008
Fractures, sprains and strains result from ignoring common-sense precautions, group says
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