Environmental Health Issues

Drought worsens as much of South sees 10th day of 100-degree weather

Toronto plant recalls nearly two dozen types of packaged meats

The chemicals, called phthalates, are found in many ordinary products including cosmetics, toys, vinyl flooring and medical supplies

DENVER — State health officials warned residents of a southern Colorado town Wednesday to stop drinking and cooking with tap water because they said it might be linked to a salmonella outbreak.

DES MOINES, Iowa — After months of investigating, state health officials are confident a mysterious outbreak of a rare lung disease has its roots at the governor's mansion.

Short-term exposure to smog, or ozone, is clearly linked to premature deaths that should be taken into account when measuring the health benefits

Surprising research suggests that childhood cancer is most common in the Northeast, results that even caught experts off guard. But some specialists say it could just reflect differences in reporting.

Malaysian man could face jail, caning after dumping bugs in neighbor's bed

Demba Diaw, above, holds a picture of his daughter, who died after battery recycling left deadly levels of lead. Full story