pesticides

Children exposed to pesticides in the womb are more likely to have measurable problems with intelligence, memory, and attention, three new studies show.

Columbia University measured the pesticides in mom's umbilical cord, and those who had high levels gave birth to children with IQ scores slightly lower at school age than their counterparts.

(Oregon State University) Toxic contamination from pesticides, the burning of fossil fuels, agriculture, industrial operations and other sources are a continuing concern in national parks of the West, two new studies confirm.

Healthcare workers are at risk from the chemicals widely used in hospitals and other facilities to prevent microbial colonization and infections, the CDC said.

With autism rates up sevenfold, what's to blame? Researchers say it isn't just doctors diagnosing more disease.

Autism is probably caused by exposure to pesticides, household chemicals, viruses or other environmental triggers.

YAKIMA -- Federal regulators will require new measures to protect agricultural workers from five pesticides, including two widely used in the Northwest potato industry, but are allowing continued use of a third that is widely banned under international treaty.