CLIFF NOTES Parkinson’s disease cases have surged too fast for genetics alone to explain the increase. Research shows long-term exposure to chemicals like TCE can damage dopamine-producing brain cells. Veterans at Camp Lejeune faced far higher Parkinson’s risk due to contaminated drinking water. Lab and population studies now link environmental toxins directly to Parkinson’s development … Read more
CLIFF NOTES● The EPA moved to roll back newly established PFAS limits.● The decision followed legal challenges.● Health advocates warned of increased risk.● Regulatory uncertainty complicates compliance.● Exposure may persist during disputes. After years of public concern and agency work to limit PFAS exposure in drinking water, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken … Read more
For millions of Americans, turning on the tap is an everyday action that requires little thought. But a new report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) raises serious concerns about what’s flowing from those taps. The findings reveal that harmful contaminants—including “forever chemicals,” heavy metals, and radioactive substances—are present in water systems across the country, … Read more