Category: Public health
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What’s Eating Iowa?
…and what’s in its water? “The nitrate here is usually between 20 and 25 milligram per liter.” Q: And wouldn’t the University of Iowa College of Public Health say they’d like to see that about five? “So any so for human consumption it must be below 10. We now know that drinking water should probably be…
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Invisible Threats: Understanding Water Contaminants in the U.S.
Clean water is essential for life, yet millions of Americans unknowingly consume contaminants through their drinking water. From lead to PFAS (forever chemicals), various pollutants infiltrate water supplies, posing significant health risks. This article explores the most concerning water contaminants in the U.S., their sources, and what’s being done to protect public health. Common Water…
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High levels of microplastics in human brains appear to be increasing
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time. In the study, published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers found microplastics in human brains have increased 50% over the past 8 years. They also found that…
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Water Quality and Protection
Photo: A harmful algal bloom in Milford Lake, Kansas, made the water appear bright green. Kansas Department ofHealth and Environment Safe and clean water is necessary for human and environmental health and the nation’s economic well-being. Over the past 50 years, the nation’s water quality and drinking water have improved, but threats to water quality…
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Scathing report released detailing Navy’s handling of Red Hill fuel spill
The Inspector General of the Department of Defense released some scathing reports Thursday over the Navy’s handling of the jet fuel spill. HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A new federal evaluation highlighted deficiencies in both the lead-up and response to the Red Hill fuel spill. The Inspector General of the Department of Defense released some scathing reports Thursday over…
