Grant Cundiff, Caleb Floyd, Megan Thurman and Bree Peterson, all of Kingdom City, Mo., beat the heat at Hurricane Harbor waterpark Aug. 2, 2011, at Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka. Photo by Erik M.

An Adelaide University study has revealed that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in tap water, at levels currently considered safe, affected the development of embryos, causing ...

New research finds that exposure to PFAS may weaken the immune system in adults, raising new concerns about the long-term health effects of these widely used chemicals. The study, titled "Associations ...

Scientists still don’t fully understand the health risks of the chemicals. Here’s how they recommend protecting yourself. By Allyson Chiu When Melissa Furlong, an environmental health researcher at ...

A new perspective argues that understanding the lifelong web of environmental exposures, from early childhood to older age, could unlock more precise strategies for preventing mental illness and ...

The Fort Smith Board of Directors will discuss the future of Parrot Island Waterpark, including a new lease agreement. Sebastian County has proposed leasing its share of the waterpark to the city for ...

Billionaire Jeffrey Soffer’s plan to add cabanas and waterslides at his iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach resort could be swept away next month. Two city elected officials, including Mayor Steven ...

When battling fires at the wildland-urban interface, firefighters are exposed to dozens—if not more—of chemical compounds, many of which can be hazardous to their health. Researchers are asking ...

Organizations can’t protect what they can’t see; real-time asset visibility is the foundation of effective cybersecurity. Proactive, continuous monitoring and orchestration help close gaps before ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Prior research says occupational exposure and TCE-contaminated drinking water may increase Parkinson’s risk.