pesticides

Nov 13, 2017

Organophosphate pesticides contaminate South African Wetland Park

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A new study published in Environmental Pollution has found that the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a World Heritage site in South Africa, is...

Oct 30, 2017

Pesticide exposure linked to irregular blood test results and kidney malfunction

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A recent study published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research has found exposure to pesticides leads to irregular blood test...

Oct 23, 2017

In frogs, ability to tolerate pesticide exposure comes with trade-offs

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Amphibians, such as frogs, are particularly susceptible to the effects of pollution in their environment. While it is well established that pest...

Sep 19, 2017

Organophosphate exposure and short-term neurobehavioral changes in children

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Although there is a large body of literature documenting the effects of exposure to organophosphates (OP) in children including decreased...

Sep 05, 2017

Pesticide exposure associated with wheezing in farm workers

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A new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives has found that exposure to particular pesticides can lead to allergy-induced wheezing and...

Aug 22, 2017

Florists exposed to high levels of pesticides

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Flowers grown for the floral industry commonly are treated with pesticides. As a result, florists who handle a large number of flowers on a daily...

Jul 12, 2017

Prenatal exposure to pesticides linked to poor motor function in infants.

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A recent study published in Environment International has found that infants exposed to the pesticides naled and chlorpyrifos before birth had reduced...