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Ladera Ranch cancer cluster spurs environmental-health probe
health11 hours ago

Ladera Ranch cancer cluster spurs environmental-health probe

Attorneys are probing a cluster of rare childhood cancers in Ladera Ranch, Orange County, gathering information from families whose children lived in or visited the community and were diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma or other cancers. At least six cases have emerged since 2013, and investigators are examining potential environmental exposures, including pesticides and soil or water questions, while state health officials monitor for patterns. While no direct link has been established, officials and lawmakers are advocating for transparency, with local actions such as an ad hoc landscape-practices committee and ongoing reviews of potential risks.

via New York Post|
#cancer-cluster#ewing-sarcoma#health
Ladera Ranch confronts rare pediatric cancer cluster
health5 days ago

Ladera Ranch confronts rare pediatric cancer cluster

A cluster of six children in Ladera Ranch, an affluent Orange County community, has been diagnosed with the rare cancer Ewing sarcoma, prompting concern among families. Among the cases was 17-year-old Brody Matteson, who died after a battle with the disease. Parents are urging officials to explore possible links to pesticide exposure as residents push for changes to landscaping and pest-control practices, even as county health officials say no clear pattern has emerged and plan further review.

via New York Post|
#ewing-sarcoma#health#ladera-ranch
Oval Office pesticide clash exposes rift in Trump’s farming coalition
politics-and-policy13 days ago

Oval Office pesticide clash exposes rift in Trump’s farming coalition

Tensions spilled into a tense Oval Office meeting as RFK Jr.’s MAHA push to curb conventional pesticides collided with Farm Bureau leaders who warned of higher food costs; a contemporaneous Supreme Court decision added pressure, and after a heated exchange Trump signed an executive order promoting pesticide alternatives, with Farm Bureau signaling support afterward.

via Axios|
#farming#maha#oval-office
UCLA study links common pesticide chlorpyrifos to higher Parkinson’s risk
science15 days ago

UCLA study links common pesticide chlorpyrifos to higher Parkinson’s risk

A UCLA-led study found long-term residential exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos is linked to more than a 2.5-fold increase in Parkinson’s disease risk. Lab experiments in mice and zebrafish suggest chlorpyrifos damages dopamine neurons by disrupting autophagy, offering insight into the disease mechanism and potential therapeutic targets and underscoring the need for monitoring exposed individuals.

via ScienceDaily|
#autophagy#chlorpyrifos#neurodegeneration
Bye-bye pesticides: expert tips to wash summer berries
health1 month ago

Bye-bye pesticides: expert tips to wash summer berries

CNN reports that popular summer berries—blackberries, strawberries and blueberries—can carry pesticide residues, including some systemic pesticides that can’t be washed off; to cut surface residues, soak berries in a baking-soda solution (about 1 teaspoon per 2 cups water) for 30 seconds to 2 minutes depending on berry type (blackberries/raspberries 30–60 seconds; strawberries 30–60 seconds; blueberries 1–2 minutes), then rinse with cool water and dry. A vinegar rinse (1 part white vinegar to 3–4 parts water) is another option. Organic or US-grown berries tend to have lower exposure, and raspberries generally show fewer residues. The article lists several pesticides of concern (e.g., cypermethrin, bifenthrin, malathion, acetamiprid, carbendazim, fludioxonil) and notes that while surface pesticides can be reduced, some systemic pesticides remain, reinforcing the value of washing before eating and considering organic choices when possible.

via CNN|
#berries#food-safety#health
Rinse to Reduce: Expert tips for washing summer berries and pesticides
health1 month ago

Rinse to Reduce: Expert tips for washing summer berries and pesticides

CNN Underscored warns that summer berries (blackberries, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries) can carry pesticide residues. While surface pesticides can be reduced with a baking-soda or vinegar soak (berries 1–2 minutes; most produce 5–10 minutes), systemic pesticides absorbed into the fruit aren’t washed off, so choosing organic or US‑grown berries lowers risk. The article also notes common pesticides by berry, suggests rinsing with cool water and drying thoroughly after washing, and advises washing berries right before eating (hulling strawberries after washing) and washing before peeling. Raspberries tend to have lower residues, but overall organic options offer the best protection against long-term exposure.

via CNN|
#berries#food-safety#health
Vitamin D Supplements Expose Contaminants in Independent Lab Study
health1 month ago

Vitamin D Supplements Expose Contaminants in Independent Lab Study

Mamavation (in partnership with Environmental Health News) tested 11 popular Vitamin D supplements (mostly D3 with K2) in EPA-certified labs for PFAS, glyphosate, 500+ pesticides, phthalates, and heavy metals. Findings showed every product contained ortho-phthalates; no samples exceeded California Prop 65 limits for heavy metals, though 9 of 11 had detectable metals and 1 had none. 64% had other pesticides, and 9% contained specific PFAS; anthraquinone appeared in several brands around 10 ppb. One extreme outlier was dominated by DINP contamination. The report suggests contamination can enter at multiple points in the supply chain (capsules, fillers, packaging) and emphasizes the value of separate analyses of capsules versus fill materials. Results underscore that even expensive supplements can carry measurable contaminants, highlighting the importance of independent testing and transparent sourcing for consumers.

via Mamavation|
#glyphosate#health#heavy-metals
politics1 month ago

MAHA moms say they’ve had it with Trump’s health agenda

The Make America Healthy Again coalition, largely composed of women who followed Kennedy into the MAGA health push, says the Trump administration has fallen short on pesticide regulation, chemical rules, and other health-policy wins, leaving many in the group ready to rethink their midterm votes and weighing a path toward 2028—even as some advocates praise limited successes and the White House vows to keep advancing MAHA priorities.

via Politico|
#health-policy#kennedy#maha
Farm Pesticides Tied to Parkinson’s Risk in the Rio Grande Valley
health1 month ago

Farm Pesticides Tied to Parkinson’s Risk in the Rio Grande Valley

Public Health Watch links rising Parkinson’s disease risk in the Rio Grande Valley to long-term pesticide exposure, including paraquat drift affecting farmworkers and nearby residents; researchers report brain differences in exposed individuals, while advocates press the EPA and states to tighten safety rules and pursue bans amid limited access to movement-disorder specialists in the region.

via KVIA|
#farmworkers#health#paraquat
Chlorpyrifos: new review finds broad, multi-system toxicity
science1 month ago

Chlorpyrifos: new review finds broad, multi-system toxicity

A comprehensive April 2026 review of nearly 300 studies finds chlorpyrifos causes widespread harm beyond its well-known neurotoxic effects, including damage to the brain, hormones, liver, gut microbiome, muscles, reproductive organs, and bones, plus DNA damage and lasting epigenetic changes. Some adverse effects occur at exposure levels below current safety thresholds, with fetuses and young children especially vulnerable. Regulators may not fully capture these risks in testing, prompting calls for independent research, stronger protections for pregnant people and children, and a reassessment of industry-sponsored studies as the EPA reevaluates remaining uses of the pesticide.

via U.S. Right to Know|
#chlorpyrifos#epigenetics#neurotoxicity
politics2 months ago

Greens Embrace MAHA Allies, Reframing RFK Jr.'s Environmental Push

Major environmental groups that publicly denounced RFK Jr. are quietly partnering with his Make America Healthy Again movement to push pesticide and public-health reforms, blending green policy expertise with a coalition that includes vaccine skeptics and conservative activists. The budding alliance could yield state-level pesticide wins but risks alienating traditional Democratic supporters and complicating the environmental movement’s science-driven stance.

via Politico|
#environmental-policy#glyphosate#maha
Pesticide exposure tied to rise in early-onset colorectal cancer, study suggests
health2 months ago

Pesticide exposure tied to rise in early-onset colorectal cancer, study suggests

Spanish researchers report an association between exposure to picloram, a long-used weed killer, and higher rates of early-onset colorectal cancer, with tumors from higher-exposure patients showing fewer APC gene mutations and suggesting a potentially different cancer pathway. The study is observational and cannot prove causation, but findings raise questions about regulatory review if confirmed. Regions with greater picloram use also showed more cases, and the broader context notes the rising burden of colorectal cancer and a recommended screening start at age 45.

via New York Post|
#apc-gene#colorectal-cancer#early-onset
politics2 months ago

House OKs Budget-Neutral Farm Bill, E15 Move Prompts Senate Scrutiny

The House passed its GOP-led, budget-neutral farm bill 224-200, but the path forward in the Senate remains uncertain amid disagreements over climate-smart agriculture and nutrition funding. An attached plan to allow year-round E15 was decoupled from the bill for a standalone vote, and a MAHA-backed pesticide-labeling provision was stripped in a separate vote, signaling more negotiations before any final act.

via Politico|
#budget-neutral#ethanol#farm-bill