Scientists reveal how to spot toxic "poison books"
Four arsenic books have been quarantined from the French National Library, but they're in the U.S. too.
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Toxic chemicals in everyday products "enter the human body" via touch
Toxic PBDE chemicals were found to be absorbed into the skin from microplastics rapidly, with sweaty skin absorbing more than dry skin.
US map reveals hotspots of toxic "forever chemicals"
The chemicals are found in a wide range of household items and are linked to many health problems, such as increased cancer risk.
Parents get new warning about toy after kids hospitalized
Two brands of water beads were found to have unlawful amounts of a chemical that can be acutely toxic to children.
East Palestine, one year on: "We lost everything"
Residents of the Ohio town continue to be impacted by a toxic spill caused by a train derailment a year ago today, as clean-up efforts continue.
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Mysterious California landfill fire raises major health fears
A reaction deep within Chiquita Canyon Landfill is releasing noxious gases and vapors, raising concerns for nearby residents.
Female of the species really is more deadly—if you're a toxic newt
Scientists discovered that toxins seeping through the skin of newts found in the Pacific are more powerful in females.
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North Atlantic orcas reveal ocean's toxic pollution crisis
A new study of orcas has revealed the accumulation of hazardous chemicals in blubber samples.
Dolphins are being poisoned by their mother's milk, scientists warn
"Newborns are getting the highest concentrations soon after birth, at the time when they are most vulnerable," a biologist said.
Health warning issued over "Super Mario" mushrooms
Several patients, all of whom were children, were treated near Lake Tahoe after consuming the red and white fly agaric mushrooms.
The fatal plant you should avoid on a dog walk to protect your pet's life
California-based veterinarian Dr. Gary Richter told Newsweek that this plant is "very much a West Coast problem" and its "high season is the summer."
Toxic "forever chemicals" found in period products
"There is significant evidence that PFAS are already in the blood of everybody in North America," Graham Peaslee told Newsweek.
Toxic algal bloom covering Florida lake so big it is visible from space
The bloom grew to cover nearly 60 percent of the surface of Lake Okeechobee, Florida's largest freshwater lake.
Teenager dies after eating toxic wild mushrooms
The 17-year-old went out to collect wild mushrooms with his family, who also consumed the fungi.
Your kids might be playing on toxic chemicals
"We're talking carcinogens and neurotoxins and endocrine disrupters," Genoa Warner told Newsweek.
America's most popular artificial sweetener damages our DNA, scientists say
Researcher Susan Schiffman told Newsweek that it is time to revisit the safety and regulatory status of the sugar substitute.
Woman cheered for refusing to house homeless brother: "Told them no"
"They're going to have to stay at a shelter and they're saying it's my fault, but I think it's their own lack of responsibility," said the frustrated sister.
Health dangers of Florida seaweed blob
The 5,000-mile-wide clump of sargassum seaweed is starting to wash up on beaches across Florida and the Caribbean and is releasing toxic gases as it rots.
Pavlohrad Chemical Plant blast could spell eco-disaster for Ukraine
An explosion at a storage facility containing rocket fuel may have spewed toxic chemicals into the surrounding atmosphere of Pavlohrad in central east Ukraine.
Woman's reason for not sharing inheritance with family praised: "I said no"
"I'm afraid the only way forward is to cut your toxic aunties out of the picture, as your brother did," one Reddit user wrote.
Cat's reaction to vet's unusual methods has internet in stitches—"His face"
After consuming a toxic plant, the cat was taken to a veterinarian who employed a method that had the feline spinning.
Indiana industrial blaze is similar to toxic East Palestine fire
A contamination expert, who has dealt with industrial fires before, said the threats in Richmond likely mirror those that occurred due to the Ohio train crash.
Son humiliating his mom in front of friends praised: "Threatened to disown"
"NTA. This is emotional abuse and you should think about going low contact if no contact," said one user.
Indiana recycling plant inferno sparks health hazard fears
An industrial fire is spewing toxic smoke and is likely to last days, officials have said. More than 2,000 residents have been told to evacuate.
Huge seaweed clump seen from space as it moves toward Florida
The enormous mat of sargassum seaweed is thought to span 5,000 miles and weigh about 13 million tons.
Truck carrying toxic soil from East Palestine overturns—Video
A tractor-trailer carrying 40,000 pounds of contaminated soil from the Ohio train derailment site tipped over on Monday evening.
Is red tide harmful to humans? Florida's toxic algae bloom explained
Red tides, which are caused by blooms of algae species Karenia brevis, can release neurotoxins into the air and lead to eye and respiratory irritation.
Toxic red tide is decimating Florida's marine plants
Red tides, which are massive algal blooms, can block sunlight from reaching the sea floor and release toxins into the water and air.
Ohio River disaster as barge with tons of toxic methanol sinks
A crash near Louisville, Kentucky, caused three barges to become "lodged"—one of which, officials said, was partially submerged and carries 1,400 tons of methanol.
Sibling slammed for going on vacation with sister's ex-husband: "Betrayal"
"Absolutely disgusting behavior from them," said one commenter on the viral post.