Even extremely small amounts of the herbicide glyphosate can harm gut health, disrupt metabolism, and change behavior in mice, scientists say. The effects aren't limited to the exposed animals—they pass on to their children and grandchildren. The post Even tiny doses of glyphosate can cause health problems across generations, new study in mice shows appeared first on U.S. Right to Know.| U.S. Right to Know
A sweeping new study warns that chemicals in common plastics pose serious — and lasting — health risks to children.| U.S. Right to Know
Urgent action is needed to protect public health from alcohol industry influence and to curb alcohol-related disease and death, according to international researchers. The post Alcohol industry uses tobacco tactics to downplay deadly risks and block reforms, studies show appeared first on U.S. Right to Know.| U.S. Right to Know
Pesticides banned years ago in the European Union are drifting through the skies and turning up in clouds above France, raising concerns about how long these toxins persist and how far they can travel, with potentially harmful global health impacts, according to a pathbreaking new study. The post Banned pesticides found in clouds, sparking new health concerns appeared first on U.S. Right to Know.| U.S. Right to Know
Cardiovascular disease—the world's leading cause of death—is increasingly driven by air pollution, toxic chemicals, plastics, and extreme temperatures.| U.S. Right to Know