"Water contaminants" refers to any substances or elements found in water that can be harmful or unwanted. These can include pollutants, chemicals, bacteria, or other materials that may affect the quality and safety of the water. Full definition
«We need to have a better understanding of the impact of this common drinking water contaminant on all aspects of pregnancy,» said Aschengrau, who has led numerous prior studies on the health effects of PCE. (sciencedaily.com)
While the connections between the adverse effects of endocrine disrupting water contaminants on aquatic organisms and human health have yet to be established, animal studies suggest that endocrine disruptors may be involved in a host of modern - day health epidemics including cancers, learning disabilities, obesity, and immune and reproductive system disorders. (sciencedaily.com)
The study, published online today in PLoS Genetics, is the first to suggest that low, brief exposures to bisphenol - A, or other estrogens such as those used in birth control but found as water contaminants, early in life can alter the stem cells responsible for producing sperm later in life. (scientificamerican.com)