“Silicone wristbands absorb chemicals very similar to how a human absorbs them,” said Penelope Quintana, Ph.D. MPH. Dr. Quintana is a professor with San Diego State’s School of Public Healt ...

Study lead author Wicks says the team recommends buying lower-cost wristbands made from silicone. She added: “If the consumer wishes to purchase a higher-priced band, we suggest that they read ...

Charleston Waterkeeper and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are investigating which contaminants lie beneath the surface in Lowcountry waterways in seasonal testing.