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A new study led by researchers at UC Berkeley and Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas demonstrates how even a short break from certain kinds of makeup, shampoos and lotions can lead to a significant drop in levels of hormone-disrupting chemicals in the body.

good article for risk unit  The American Academy of Pediatrics is cautioning parents and pediatricians to avoid exposing children to eight chemicals found in food and in plastic packaging. The chemicals may be especially harmful to kids due to their small size, says the report published July 23 in Pediatrics. Pregnant women should also avoid the chemicals. And lower-income families who eat a lot of prepackaged foods could be at greater risk for exposure.

Pollution.org is envisioned as a site for policymakers and the public alike to find, understand, and interpret data about the pollution crisis affecting us all. Most importantly, the site seeks to start conversations about solutions and to collect data on what is working. Following the publication of The Lancet Commission on Pollution + Health, this website was developed to collect and present credible, up-to-date datasets on exposures re

How do levels of air pollution vary across the world? What are the health and mortality impacts of exposure to air pollution? See global and country-level data on air pollution and its consequences. Anything with Roser's name = interesting data.