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Study explains the link between NDMA-contaminated water and childhood cancer

A new study from MIT suggests that a carcinogen that has been found in medications and in drinking water contaminated by chemical plants may have a much more severe impact on children than adults.

17 Apr 2026

One Health Summit drives a new wave of coordinated action for global health threats

On World Health Day, global leaders gathered in France for a milestone "One Health Summit", where the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners announced a new wave of concrete actions to better protect people, animals and the planet from future health crises.

7 Apr 2026

Study links higher enteric disease risk to E. coli in high-risk water supplies

A nationwide New Zealand study found no significant overall link between most routine drinking water quality indicators and enteric disease risk, but E. coli signals emerged in higher-risk settings such as surface-water supplies, systems with known source-water risks, and periods of heavy rainfall. The findings suggest that sporadic bacterial enteric disease may sometimes be linked to drinking water contamination, especially in vulnerable systems, while also highlighting important limitations and the need for targeted monitoring.

26 Mar 2026

Water dispensers may contain more bacteria than tap water

A review reveals that water dispensers may harbor microbial contamination, challenging their safety compared to tap water and highlighting maintenance needs.

16 Jan 2026

Industrial and farm chemicals quietly alter the balance of gut microbes

This study systematically screened over 1,000 agricultural and industrial chemicals and found that many can inhibit human gut bacteria in vitro. Beyond antimicrobial effects, these chemicals act as selective pressures that can reshape microbial competition, tolerance mechanisms, and metabolic pathways.

8 Dec 2025

Tropical cyclone exposure associated with higher risk of death from various causes

Beyond direct injuries, exposure to tropical cyclones is associated with higher risks of death across a range of causes including kidney, heart and lung diseases, neuropsychiatric conditions, and diabetes, finds a study published in The BMJ's climate issue today.

6 Nov 2025

Polluted soil and water are fueling a global heart disease epidemic

A new study in Atherosclerosis shows that soil and water pollution, including microplastics and toxic chemicals, significantly raise cardiovascular disease risks. The research highlights how emerging contaminants and poor environmental practices drive global health threats.

16 Mar 2025

PFAS exposure via drinking water contamination may play a role in childhood cancer risk

A study led by the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health at the University of California, Irvine has revealed possible links between exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water and an increased risk of certain childhood cancers.

26 Feb 2025

Nearly one-third of Americans exposed to unregulated contaminants in drinking water

Researchers assess socioeconomic disparities in exposure to unregulated contaminants present in public water systems throughout the United States.

22 Jan 2025

Environmental disparities found in drinking water contamination across the U.S.

Nearly a third of people in the U.S. have been exposed to unregulated contaminants in their drinking water that could impact their health, according to a new analysis by scientists at Silent Spring Institute.

16 Jan 2025

Environmental factors contribute to higher PFAS exposure in Southern California

Evidence is mounting on the health problems linked to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of manufactured chemicals used in consumer products that accumulate in the body and take a very long time to break down.

22 Nov 2024

Global warming nears 1.5°C threshold, escalating health risks worldwide

Record temperatures and pollution are escalating health risks worldwide. This report highlights the urgent need for integrated climate and health strategies.

5 Nov 2024

Can a $10 billion climate bond address California’s water contamination problem?

When Cynthia Ruiz turns on her kitchen faucet, she hears a slight squeak before cloudy fluid bursts out of the spout. The water in her Central Valley town of East Orosi is clean enough most of the time to wash dishes, flush toilets, and take showers, but it's not safe to swallow. Drinking water is trucked in twice a month.

31 Oct 2024

Urgent need to shift focus from fossil fuels to health

As multiple health threats from climate change break dangerous new records, the 2024 Report of The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change calls for the trillions of dollars spent funding fossil fuels to be redirected and used to drive a rapid and fair transition to a net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) economy, instead of harming the health of billions of people across the world.

30 Oct 2024

Asbestos exposure and carcinogenicity: A comprehensive review

Asbestos, a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals, has been historically used for its durability and resistance to heat.

29 Jul 2024

Does closing the toilet lid before flushing prevent viral contamination?

A study in the American Journal of Infection Control reveals that closing the toilet lid before flushing does not significantly reduce the risk of bathroom surface contamination, highlighting the importance of regular disinfection for preventing the spread of pathogens.

25 Jan 2024

Water Contamination News and Research

Study explains the link between NDMA-contaminated water and childhood cancer

One Health Summit drives a new wave of coordinated action for global health threats

Study links higher enteric disease risk to E. coli in high-risk water supplies

Water dispensers may contain more bacteria than tap water

Industrial and farm chemicals quietly alter the balance of gut microbes

Tropical cyclone exposure associated with higher risk of death from various causes

Polluted soil and water are fueling a global heart disease epidemic

PFAS exposure via drinking water contamination may play a role in childhood cancer risk

Nearly one-third of Americans exposed to unregulated contaminants in drinking water

Environmental disparities found in drinking water contamination across the U.S.

Environmental factors contribute to higher PFAS exposure in Southern California

Global warming nears 1.5°C threshold, escalating health risks worldwide

Can a $10 billion climate bond address California’s water contamination problem?

Urgent need to shift focus from fossil fuels to health

Asbestos exposure and carcinogenicity: A comprehensive review

Does closing the toilet lid before flushing prevent viral contamination?

Phthalate exposure before conception linked to reduced fertility and hormonal imbalances in women

Inside the Pentagon’s painfully slow effort to clean up decades of PFAS contamination

New protein-based nano-switches could lead to faster, more accurate diagnostic tests

Costly Chemicals; The Health and Economic Impact of 'Forever Chemicals'

The ultimate guide to high-quality laboratory water eBook

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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