Exposure to herbicide atrazine could cause rare nasal disorder in newborns
Exposure to the common herbicide atrazine while a baby is still in the womb could cause the child to suffer a rare but potentially serious birth defect to their nasal passages, making it difficult for them to breathe. According to a ScienceDaily.com report on a study set to appear in The Journal of Pediatrics, exposure to the … [Read more...] about Exposure to herbicide atrazine could cause rare nasal disorder in newborns
EPA Evaluates Weed Killer
Weed Killer Pesticide Atrazine Now Under Probe. Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is re-evaluating health outcomes linked to a commonly used pesticide, atrazine, that has been discovered in drinking water, said the Associated Press (AP). Atrazine is typically used on corn and other crops. The … [Read more...] about EPA Evaluates Weed Killer
