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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kim A. Angelon-Gaetz, Marjorie N. Segule, Molly Wilson
Summary: Investigators from North Carolina found that contaminated spices may contribute to children's elevated blood lead levels. Samples of spices purchased in India had more than triple the median lead levels of those purchased in the United States. It is suggested that consumers purchase spices in the United States to reduce the risk of lead poisoning, and regulatory agencies should consider setting a lead limit for spices sold in the US and for ingredients in foods consumed by children.
PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTS
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Shirlee W. Tan, Sharon G. Cohen, Matt A. Wilson, Tory P. Johnson, Jessica A. Ivers
Summary: Spice consumption and other environmental factors can lead to pediatric lead poisoning. Despite increased awareness of spice contamination, false assumptions about the safety of homemade spices have emerged. This article presents clinical features, family beliefs, and environmental toxicology of 3 cases of pediatric lead poisoning associated with spices.
CLINICAL PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zain Mushtaq, Adnan Akhter, Hafiz Azhar Ali Khan, Waheed Anwar, Abeer Hashem, Graciela Dolores Avila-Quezada, Elsayed Fathi Abd Allah
Summary: Due to ongoing human activities, heavy metals are accumulating in the soil, resulting in the quick spread of heavy metal pollution and a disastrous effect on agricultural products. However, the experiment showed that lead-tolerant-plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (LTPGPR) significantly improved plant growth, yield, antioxidant activities, and lead uptake in Indian mustard, as well as reducing lead contents.
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Environmental Sciences
Dan Walls, Abby Kinchy, Tal Margalit, Monica D. Ramirez-Andreotta, Salvatore Engel-Di Mauro
Summary: Community-engaged soil testing projects address the deficiencies in the US environmental regulatory system and meet the needs of those affected by lead pollution. Systematic soil lead testing and monitoring are overlooked in the US, resulting in undone science. Industrial interests, regulatory limitations, lack of research funding, and soil invisibility hinder effective lead exposure prevention. Community-engaged researchers are challenging these mechanisms to protect health and the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lin Han, Yanfang Zou, Chen Yu
Summary: Environmental lead contamination can lead to renal fibrosis, and CC chemokine ligand 20 (CCL20) is one of the most up-regulated genes. The study found that CCL20 is involved in the mechanism of lead-induced kidney fibrosis by regulating fibroblast proliferation and extracellular matrix deposition. miR-143-5p can directly target CCL20 and counteract its effects. Injection of miR-143-5p can alleviate the progression of renal fibrosis.
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. L. Dotaniya, Amita Sharma, M. C. Nagar, C. K. Dotaniya, R. K. Doutaniya, J. K. Saha
Summary: Long-term application of marginal quality water leads to accumulation of pollutants in the soil, causing a decrease in soil health, crop yield, and quality. This study found that graded application of pressmud (PM) increased the concentration of macronutrients (phosphorus, potassium, sulphur) and micronutrients (zinc, copper, manganese, iron) in the soil. However, increasing levels of lead (Pb) significantly reduced the uptake of phosphorus, potassium, and sulphur by spinach. Increasing PM levels improved the concentration of phosphorus, potassium, and sulphur in the soil.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Saji Gomez, C. Anjali, Bintu Kuruvila, P. K. Maneesha, Meagle Joseph
Summary: Functional beverages are derived from fruits, vegetables, and other plants, and have medical or health benefits. A study developed a herbal functional drink from Indian gooseberry fruit juice with turmeric, black pepper powders, ginger juice extract, and acid lime juice. The drink can be promoted as a healthy beverage that should be stored at low temperatures to maintain high levels of antioxidant compounds and activity.
FOOD PRODUCTION PROCESSING AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ami R. Zota, Anne M. Riederer, Adrienne S. Ettinger, Laurel A. Schaider, James P. Shine, Chitra J. Amarasiriwardena, Robert O. Wright, John D. Spengler
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laurel A. Schaider, Janet M. Ackerman, Ruthann A. Rudel
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2016)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Laurel A. Schaider, Kathryn M. Rodgers, Ruthann A. Rudel
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Laurel A. Schaider, Simona A. Balan, Arlene Blum, David Q. Andrews, Mark J. Strynar, Margaret E. Dickinson, David M. Lunderberg, Johnsie R. Lang, Graham F. Peaslee
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laurel A. Schaider, Lucien Swetschinski, Christopher Campbell, Ruthann A. Rudel
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jamie C. DeWitt, Sarah J. Blossom, Laurel A. Schaider
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine E. Boronow, Julia Green Brody, Laurel A. Schaider, Graham F. Peaslee, Laurie Havas, Barbara A. Cohn
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alissa Cordner, Vanessa Y. De la Rosa, Laurel A. Schaider, Ruthann A. Rudel, Lauren Richter, Phil Brown
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2019)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Alissa Cordner, Vanessa Y. De La Rosa, Laurel A. Schaider, Ruthann A. Rudel, Lauren Richter, Phil Brown
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Herbert P. Susmann, Laurel A. Schaider, Kathryn M. Rodgers, RuthannA. Rudel
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2019)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Alissa Cordner, Vanessa Y. De La Rosa, Laurel A. Schaider, Ruthann A. Rudel, Lauren Richter, Phil Brown
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kathryn M. Rodgers, Christopher H. Swartz, James Occhialini, Philip Bassignani, Michelle McCurdy, Laurel A. Schaider
Summary: This study evaluates whether other information on product labels can help consumers select products without PFAS and finds that products advertised as water- and/or stain-resistant are more likely to contain PFAS, while green assurances do not consistently indicate the absence of PFAS.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Herbert P. Susmann, Laurel A. Schaider, Kathryn M. Rodgers, Ruthann A. Rudel
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jahred M. Liddie, Laurel A. Schaider, Elsie M. Sunderland
Summary: A study found that community water systems contaminated with PFAS have more PFAS sources and serve greater proportions of Hispanic/Latino and non-Hispanic Black populations. Industrial facilities, military fire training areas, and airports are significantly associated with PFAS detection in drinking water. Waste sector sources were also significant contributors to drinking water PFAS concentrations. Communities with higher proportions of Hispanic/Latino and non-Hispanic Black residents had significantly increased odds of detecting PFAS in their drinking water, indicating disparities in PFAS contamination sources.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosalie M. Sharp, Daniel J. Brabander