EPA
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U.S. Government. Environmental Protection Agency: an independent federal agency, created in 1970, that sets and enforces rules and standards that protect the environment and control pollution.
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eicosapentaenoic acid: an omega-3 fatty acid present in fish oils.
abbreviation
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eicosapentaenoic acid: a fatty acid, found in certain fish oils, that can reduce blood cholesterol
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Environmental Protection Agency
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Over 12 weeks, the fish oil groups had dose related increases in serum EPA and DHA.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
The EPA says methyl methacrylate is irritating to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in humans.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
Exposure can also create chronic respiratory issues, according to the EPA.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Those funds would be awarded to different states to replace lead service lines, the EPA statement said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
After that, the EPA probably saw the writing on the wall; in any case, it quit bugging Milagro’s dump.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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