Researchers open new leads in anti-HIV drug development, using a compound found in nature
A team of University of Michigan researchers has successfully modified a naturally occurring chemical compound in the lab, resulting in advanced lead compounds with anti-HIV activity.
Their results, published March 7 in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, offer a new path forward in the development of drugs that could potentially help cure - rather than treat - HIV. (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - March 8, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news
Norfolk Southern alone should pay for cleanup of Ohio train derailment, judge says
Norfolk Southern alone will be responsible for paying for the cleanup after last year's fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio, a federal judge ruled. The decision issued Wednesday threw out the railroad's claim that the companies that made chemicals that spilled and owned tank cars that ruptured…#ohio #eastpalestine #atlanta #epa #johnadams #norfolksouthern #adams #oxyvinyls #gatx (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Carcinogenic Benzene Found in Proactiv, Clearasil, PanOxyl
Benzene, a chemical determined by the Department of Health and Human Services with long-term exposure to be cancer-causing, has been found in multiple popular acne products, according to the independent-testing facility Valisure. On Wednesday, the company released a petition to the Food and Drug…#benzene #clearasil #panoxyl #cliniquewalgreens #walmart #fda #estéelauder #clinique #jennifergsullivan (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Cold Affects the Brain
The brain works hard to keep the body warm in cold weather, but a drop in core temperature can cause troublesome chemical changes. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - March 7, 2024 Category: Science Tags: News News & Opinion Source Type: news
Chemical shops with suspected narcotics ties received $250M in crypto since 2015, says Chainalysis
Since 2015, chemical shops suspected of having connections to illegal narcotics networks have received $250 million in cryptocurrencies, according to a report by Chainalysis. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cinnamon Sold at Discount Stores Is Tainted with Lead, FDA Warns
Ground cinnamon sold by U.S. discount retailers is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded, federal health officials said Wednesday.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said cinnamon sold by stores including the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar contains lead at levels that could be unsafe for people, particularly children, with prolonged exposure to the spice. The agency urged suppliers to recall the products voluntarily.
Cinnamon products included in the agency’s safety alert include the La Fiesta brand sold by La Superior and SuperMercado...
Source: TIME: Health - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: JONEL ALECCIA/AP Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate wire Source Type: news
Ex-EPA Official Says ‘Bombshell’ Memo Raises Major Questions About Ohio Chemical Burn
The open burning of hazardous chemicals has been banned for more than 40 years. How was it allowed to happen in a rural East Palestine, Ohio? (Source: Science - The Huffington Post)
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - March 7, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
Popular Acne-Treatment Products Found to Contain High Levels of Carcinogenic Chemical
Hand sanitizers were tainted by benzene. Sunscreens and dry shampoos too. Now acne treatments are joining the list of widely used consumer products found to contain high levels of the chemical linked to cancer.
Acne products from brands including Proactiv, Target Corp.’s Up & Up and Clinique have elevated levels of the carcinogen, an independent testing laboratory said in a petition filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration late Tuesday. The lab asked the FDA to recall the affected treatments—all of which contain the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide—while regulators investigate.
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Source: TIME: Health - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Anna Edney / Bloomberg Tags: Uncategorized News Desk overnight wire Source Type: news
Private lab finds cancer-causing chemical in certain acne products
A new report finds certain acne treatments, including Proactive and Clearasil, contain " unacceptably high levels " of the cancer-causing chemical benzene. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
After Ohio train derailment, tank cars didn't need to be blown open to release chemical, NTSB says
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board told Congress Wednesday that the decision to blow open five tank cars and burn the toxic chemical inside them three days after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Eastern Ohio last year wasn't justi... (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Cancer-causing chemical linked to popular acne products, lab says
An independent laboratory is calling on federal health officials to recall popular benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products after discovering that they contain high levels of a chemical linked to cancer. Valisure said on Wednesday that substantial amounts of benzene, a human carcinogen, can form…#benzoyl #clearasilproactiv #target #upup #clinique #fda #davidlight #epa #light #dove (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High levels of cancer-causing chemical found in Clinique, Clearasil acne treatments, lab says
High levels of cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected in some acne treatments from brands including Estee Lauder’s Clinique, Target’s Up & Up and Reckitt Benckiser-owned Clearasil, said independent U.S. laboratory Valisure. Valisure has also filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug…#esteelauders #targetsupup #reckittbenckiser #clearasil #valisure #newhaven #connecticut #esteelauder #benzene #proactiv (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cancer-causing Chemical Found in Clinique, Clearasil Acne Treatments, U.S. Lab Reports Cancer-causing Chemical Found in Clinique, Clearasil Acne Treatments, U.S. Lab Reports
High levels of cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected in some acne treatments from brands including Estee Lauder ' s Clinique, Target ' s Up& Up and Reckitt...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 6, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
Breakthrough technology for energy storage launches today
A new cutting-edge energy storage technology has been developed by green energy company Superdielectrics Group Plc. This new technology stems from an ongoing collaboration with leading researchers at the University of Bristol who identified and validated the key mechanisms involved. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 6, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Announcements; Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science, School of Chemistry; Press Release Source Type: news
Frank Popoff, Who Sought to Lead a Friendlier Dow Chemical, Dies at 88
As chief executive, he pushed a company known for Agent Orange, napalm and chlorine to undo its confrontational reputation and promote environmental sustainability. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - March 5, 2024 Category: American Health Authors: Richard Sandomir Tags: Popoff, Frank (1935-2024) Factories and Manufacturing Dow Chemical Company Deaths (Obituaries) Environmental Protection Agency Chemicals Hazardous and Toxic Substances Chemistry Agent Orange (Defoliant) Michigan Source Type: news
