Search results for formaldehyde
Funeral industry workers exposed to formaldehyde face higher risk of leukemia
Nov 20, 2009 |
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Long durations of exposure to formaldehyde used for embalming in the funeral industry were associated with an increased risk of death from myeloid leukemia, according to a new study published online November 20 in the Journal of ...
Indoor plants can reduce formaldehyde levels
Feb 17, 2009 |
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The toxic gas formaldehyde is contained in building materials including carpeting, curtains, plywood, and adhesives. As it is emitted from these sources, it deteriorates the air quality, which can lead to "multiple chemical ...
Chemical exposure may increase risk of ALS
Apr 16, 2008 |
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Preliminary results show that a common environmental chemical may increase the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, according to research that will be presented at the ...
US study finds carcinogens in kids' bath products
Mar 14, 2009 |
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Dozens of popular children's bath products marketed in the United States contain two cancer-causing chemicals, a consumer safety watchdog group said in a report published Friday.
New method prevents microRNAs from escaping cells
Jan 26, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- MicroRNAs — one of the tiniest entities in the human genome — are great escape artists. Despite scientists’ best efforts to detect and capture them in different tissues, they often manage ...
Follow your nose: Houston air quality study finds a few surprises
Aug 20, 2007 |
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As a frequent addition to the list of America’s most polluted cities, Houston is no stranger to having more than just oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air. But a University of Houston study found a few surprising results ...
Report finds contaminants in baby products
Mar 18, 2009 |
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Protecting J.J., the 4-month-old son of Shawna Bader-Blau, is time-consuming, what with checking labels, reading safety information, buying chemical-free baby wipes and finding phthalate-free baby bottles.
Improved adhesive for products like transparent tape could benefit biofuels economy
Oct 29, 2009 |
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An adhesive used in products like laminate countertops may also help cement a place for economically viable biofuels, according to a Kansas State University researcher.
Did John Wilkes Booth survive?
Apr 27, 2008 |
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Two distant relatives of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth want a chance to prove the family legend that he was not killed in a Virginia tobacco barn.
Phantom parent molecule of important class of chemical compounds isolated for first time
Jun 11, 2008 |
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A team of scientists from the University of Georgia and two European universities has, for the first time, synthesized and characterized the elusive parent molecule of an important class of chemical compounds.
Toward perfumed-clothing: Fabric-friendly 'microcapsules' hide unpleasant body odors
Jun 30, 2008 |
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Researchers in Portugal are reporting development of a new type of "microcapsule" filled with perfume and embedded in fabric for production of scented suits, socks, undergarments and other clothing.
Scientists Find Evidence of Link Between Outdoor Ozone and Building-Related Health Symptoms
Jan 23, 2008 |
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A team of researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has found evidence that the prevalence of building-related symptoms (BRS) increases with increasing ...
Electronic Nose to Return from Space Station (w/ Video)
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Sep 11, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Sniffing out any potential contaminants on the International Space Station where it was stationed for the last six months, the JPL-built electronic nose, or ENose, is homeward bound.
Firefighters higher risk for some cancers
Nov 10, 2006 |
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Firefighters are more likely to develop certain types of cancer than workers in other fields, University of Cincinnati researchers said.
Study warns of cleaning product risks
May 22, 2006 |
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When used indoors under certain conditions, many common household cleaners and air fresheners emit toxic pollutants at levels that may lead to health risks, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, ...
