Firefighters know they have chosen a dangerous occupation. After all, racing toward a burning building is an inherently risky activity. However, firefighters and their families are increasingly concerned that their chosen occupation is increasing chances of developing mesothelioma and other cancers.
In 2022, 74% of firefighter deaths in the line of duty were attributed to cancer,...
Two women who were sexually assaulted by their ninth-grade social studies teacher at a Los Angeles-area public middle school in 1974 have each obtained seven-figure monetary settlements thanks to litigation filed by trial lawyers at Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel.
According to the two lawsuits, the school district and school personnel ignored signs during the 1974-75 school year that...
The nation’s roads and highways are more dangerous than ever because profit-driven trucking companies too often cut corners on training, drug testing, driver background checks, and maintenance.
After a period of steady decline, the number of vehicle crashes has skyrocketed in recent years. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were more than six...
Pets living near a chemical plant in Fayetteville, North Carolina, have been found to have dangerous levels of toxic chemicals and exhibit health effects associated with chemical exposure, according to a new research study.
The study looked at blood samples from dogs and horses living near a Chemours Co. plant in North Carolina that manufactures PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl...
Choosing healthy drinks is getting harder. For years, Americans focused on moving away from sodas and fatty dairy milks. In their place, consumers added fruit juices and non-dairy milks. But recent research shows that these may not be our best options after all.
Researchers at Tulane University found heavy metals and other chemicals in fruit juices and plant-based milks. Seven of these...
Although mesothelioma is the respiratory disease most commonly associated with asbestos, other health conditions have been linked to this naturally occurring class of minerals, including lung and other cancers, asbestosis and pleural disease. Early symptoms of these diseases and mesothelioma are similar, including shortness of breath, persistent cough, chest pain and weight...
Children from low-income families and families of color are exposed to more neurotoxic chemicals and experience greater harm that affects brain development and contributes to developmental delays, according to a review in the peer-reviewed journal, Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP).
What Are Neurotoxic Chemicals?
Neurotoxic chemicals include lead, particulate matter,...
In a world where air pollution has long been associated with outdoor environments, researchers say that indoor toxins in the workplace and at home are an equally pressing concern.
Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, including in their homes, schools, workplaces, gyms, hospitals and stores, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. But unlike the outside, indoor...
When manufacturers cut corners on safety, workers – and their families – often suffer from medical complications from exposure to toxic chemicals.
In Seattle, the Department of Labor & Industries imposed a $2 million fine on century-old heavy equipment maker Young Corporation after inspectors found 175 safety violations, including airborne chemicals, extreme noise and missed...
Sex trafficking has increased rapidly in recent years in the U.S. and worldwide, thanks in large part to modern technology and the internet.
“Traffickers are quick to adapt their business model to suit their needs and increase their profits, so, of course, they follow online trends,” said Tiphanie Crittin, a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) justice officer at the...
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