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Study finds hypertension in children exposed to flower pesticides

In a study published online May 21, 2019 in the journal Environmental Research, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found higher blood pressure and pesticide exposures in children associated with a heightened pesticide spraying period around the Mother's Day flower harvest.

23 May 2019

Exposure to EDCs can affect sexual development and reproduction of future generations

Exposure to environmental pollutants can cause alterations in brain development that affect sexual development and fertility for several generations, according to findings to be presented in Lyon, at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, ECE 2019.

20 May 2019

State bans pesticide linked to developmental problems

California will ban the use of a widely used pesticide in the face of "mounting evidence" that it causes developmental problems in children, state officials announced Wednesday.

10 May 2019

Common foods linked to arterial stiffening in new metabolomics study

Researchers have identified several lifestyle factors that could cause arteries to stiffen and increase the risk of heart disease, two of which were peptides found in common foods.

7 May 2019

Study pinpoints lifestyle factors that contribute to arterial stiffness

A new study from the University of Georgia pinpoints lifestyle factors that could lead to hardened arteries.

6 May 2019

New insight into fast-growing retail and medicinal cannabis industry

Edison Group, the leading investment and research advisory company, has published its sector report analyzing the growing retail and medicinal cannabis industry.

3 May 2019

Researchers to study link between prenatal pesticide exposures and childhood ADHD

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6.1 million children have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as of 2016. Symptoms of ADHD include trouble concentrating, paying attention, staying organized and remembering details.

29 Apr 2019

New HKBU method could lead to the production of higher quality medicinal drugs

Physics and Chemistry scholars from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have invented a new method which could speed up the drug discovery process and lead to the production of higher quality medicinal drugs which are purer and have no side effects.

29 Apr 2019

Cause of cancer is 'written' in our DNA as unique 'fingerprints'

Scientists have discovered that the cause of cancer is “written” within the DNA of tumors, a finding that could help doctors to decide on the best treatment for a patient.

16 Apr 2019

Residual traces of neonicotinoid pesticides can affect insect's ability to detect predators

Traces of neonicotinoid pesticides can impair a flying insect's ability to spot predators and avoid collisions with objects in their path, new research by the University of Saskatchewan shows.

11 Apr 2019

Tests of Europe’s rivers and canals reveal presence of over 100 pesticides

Tests of Europe's rivers and canals have revealed more than 100 pesticides - including 24 that are not licensed for use in the EU.

9 Apr 2019

Popular weed killer’s alleged link to cancer spreads concern

Clumps of dandelions have popped up in your yard, so you reach for a bottle of Roundup, the popular weed killer. It is known for being very effective, but its main ingredient, glyphosate, is getting a lot of attention because of lawsuits alleging links to cancer.

4 Apr 2019

Pesticides News and Research

Study finds hypertension in children exposed to flower pesticides

Exposure to EDCs can affect sexual development and reproduction of future generations

State bans pesticide linked to developmental problems

Common foods linked to arterial stiffening in new metabolomics study

Study pinpoints lifestyle factors that contribute to arterial stiffness

New insight into fast-growing retail and medicinal cannabis industry

Researchers to study link between prenatal pesticide exposures and childhood ADHD

New HKBU method could lead to the production of higher quality medicinal drugs

Cause of cancer is 'written' in our DNA as unique 'fingerprints'

Residual traces of neonicotinoid pesticides can affect insect's ability to detect predators

Tests of Europe’s rivers and canals reveal presence of over 100 pesticides

Popular weed killer’s alleged link to cancer spreads concern

Research provides opportunities for biological control of insect-borne pathogens

Sativa Investments completes 1000th cannabinoid and terpenes test at PhytoVista Laboratories

New research reveals overlooked impact of herbicide glyphosate on the environment

New EU-funded project to explore ways to improve current testing tools for EDCs

MSU receives $5 million NIH grant to find link between pesticides and Parkinson's

Pesticides, other environmental pollutants advance progression of ALS

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New method helps quantify very low concentrations of neonicotinoid pesticides in honey

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