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health-and-environment1 year ago

"Health Risks of 2,6-DHNPs in Drinking Water: Research Findings"

A new study has highlighted the health risks posed by 2,6-DHNPs, a group of disinfection byproducts resistant to traditional water purification methods. These contaminants were found to be significantly more toxic than regulated DBPs, causing severe heart damage in zebrafish embryos. The study emphasizes the urgent need for advanced water purification technologies to effectively remove these pollutants and safeguard public health, as the contaminants surviving water treatment processes can lead to severe health outcomes in exposed organisms.

"Long-term Risk: Chemotherapy Linked to Future Heart Disease in Cancer Survivors"

Chemotherapy saved the lives of many cancer patients, but it is now associated with a higher risk of heart disease, including cardiomyopathy, heart attack, coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart valve disease, and arrhythmias. Cancer survivors, especially those treated with certain drugs and high-dose radiation, are at increased risk. Developing an individualized care plan and monitoring risk factors such as blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol levels, inflammation, and lifestyle choices can help reduce the risk of post-chemo heart trouble.