PPCPs are widely released into the world’s freshwaters and oceans, where they mix at low concentrations over long time periods and seep into diverse environmental pathways such as surface water, ...

The first study under realistic field conditions has found reassuringly low levels of chemicals from pharmaceuticals and personal care products in crops irrigated with recycled sewage water, ...

The prevalence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the environment has generated increasing concern due to the potential threats they pose to the ecosystem and human health.

Study examined presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the Great Lakes Researchers are concerned that the chemicals might affect fish and harm the ecosystem While only Lake Michigan ...

Pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) such as household cleaning products, cosmetics and human and veterinary medicines are utilized for personal health or cosmetic reasons. The health ...

Hey, get this: That stuff you flush down the toilet, well, it may have been used to grow the baby carrots you just ate. Millions of tons of our chemically treated bodily and industrial waste are ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has recognized pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) [1] to be part of a class of materials known as “emerging contaminants”. Emerging ...

Using recycled water to irrigate crops is becoming a common occurrence in drought-stricken areas of the world, including California. But scientists are still trying to figure out the implications of ...

Plastics monopolise our household accessories due to their low cost and versatility. Unfortunately, the lack of proper disposal measures has led to widespread proliferation of these non-biodegradables ...

Ontario must do more to investigate whether potentially dangerous chemicals in the water supply coming from everyday shampoos, soaps and pharmaceuticals pose a threat to people's health and the ...