CHEMICALS
COBBERS ON THE BRAIN Autism and Xenobiotics
Methylation and redox buffering activities are equally supported by the methionine cycle and transsulfuration during normal redox conditions. [However], during oxidative stress multiple adaptive mecha...
Posted on 12/15/12 at 4:21 PM
NEW PLATEAUS Fake It 'til You Make It
We know that physical gestures are an indicator of how we feel, but can it go the other way?Is there truth to the idea that one can "act their way into being"? Social psychologist, Amy Cuddy, speaks b...
Posted on 10/9/12 at 7:25 AM
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS North Dakota SUNRISE receives National Science Foundation OK for UND research site
The University of North Dakota, in collaboration with several other universities, recently got approval from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand the Center for Integration of Composites in...
Posted on 7/6/12 at 2:08 PM
ON MY MIND Be wary of household chemicals
I want to share another health related article. It's about household chemicals. We all know household chemicals can be harmful and dangerous. But exactly how bad they are is a question for debati...
Posted on 12/19/09 at 6:46 PM
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS Statement from Great Plains Environmental
Great Plains Environmental was hired by T. L. Stroh Architects to investigate the lot located at 811 2nd Avenue North in Fargo where an incident occurred last Friday that resulted in excavation person...
Posted on 8/14/09 at 11:45 AM
Legislative notebook: Bills would keep toxic chemicals away from children
A revived movement to keep Minnesota children safe from toxic chemicals is beginning in the Legislature. Three bills are aimed at removing chemicals such as formaldehyde and bisphenol A from products children use.
By Don Davis , February 16, 2013
ND pharmacy board bans more synthetic substances 
A Grand Forks couple who lost their son to drugs this summer spoke here Friday to the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy, which voted to ban a host of additional substances used in synthetic drugs.
By Associated Press , November 30, 2012
Eastern Minnesota EMTs deal with dangers of chemical suicides
Authorities in eastern Minnesota say first responders are dealing with a new and dangerous phenomenon — chemical suicide. In Washington County, a person had committed suicide by mixing household chemicals in a bucket, creating a deadly gas. The body of a man from Prescott, Wis., was found in a car in Point Douglas Park.
By Associated Press , May 02, 2012
Minot planners approve chemical storage facility
The Minot Planning Commission has approved a chemical storage facility near the site of a proposed school and a new hotel and restaurant.
By Associated Press , May 02, 2012
UPDATE: Toy safety report find some fed safety violations
Hidden dangers lurk in some of those less-expensive toys that parents might grab as stocking stuffers this time of year — like a Sesame Street Oscar the Grouch doll.
By Jennifer C. Kerr , November 22, 2011
2 in Twin Cities hospital, one of them critical, after incorrectly mixing pool chemicals
First responders were called to LA Fitness in Hopkins, Minn., Monday after the two men, ages 29 and 31, were having difficulty breathing. Authorities say the men created a toxic vapor cloud when they mixed the wrong chemicals.
By Associated Press , November 22, 2011
Research: Behavior changes might come from exposure before birth to BPA
Exposure to the chemical bisphenol-A before birth could affect girls' behavior at age 3, according to the latest study on potential health effects of the compound used in the manufacturing of some plastic drink bottles and food can linings.
By Lindsey Tanner , October 24, 2011
North Dakota man injured in anhydrous ammonia accident
Authorities say a 53-year old man is being treated at a Minneapolis-area hospital burn unit after he was seriously injured in an anhydrous ammonia accident.
By Associated Press , July 04, 2011
Caution urged with chemicals due to North Dakota flooding
As spring flooding persists in many rural areas of North Dakota, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is urging farmers, ranchers and homeowners to guard against floodwaters coming into contact with pesticides and fertilizers.
By Associated Press , April 12, 2011
Report finds pharmaceuticals taint water in Minnesota streams
A government study finds that potentially harmful chemicals and pharmaceuticals are widespread in Minnesota streams.
By Associated Press , March 12, 2011
Group: Runoff from old Minnesota copper mine is toxic
Toxic runoff from an old test mine in northeastern Minnesota may threaten nearby lakes and streams, an environmental group warned.
By Associated Press , October 06, 2010
I-94 chemical leak sends three to hospital
Three people were taken to a hospital today after a chemical leak on Interstate 94 in St. Paul.
By Associated Press , October 05, 2010
Minneapolis residents evacuated after carbon monoxide leak
About 90 units at a Minneapolis condominium complex were evacuated after a carbon monoxide leak.
By Associated Press , October 05, 2010
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