Formaldehyde Exposure Presents Unreasonable Risk to Humans: EPA
More than one million Americans face an increased risk of leukemia, head and neck cancers from chronic formaldehyde exposure, according to the EPA.
Tag Archives: Asthma
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New York AG Calls for More Stringent Warnings for Singulair Pediatric Suicide Risks
Many parents are still unaware about the risk of Singulair psychiatric side effects, including pediatric suicide risks, the letter warns.
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Extreme Heat Adds to Wildfire Air Pollution, Disproportionately Affecting Poor U.S. Communities: Study
California has experienced a record-breaking number of days where residents were exposed to both wildfires and extreme heat due to the effects of climate change, researchers found.
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More Than 561 Deaths Linked to Recalled Philips CPAP Devices: FDA
The FDA has received injury and death reports linked to recalled Philips CPAP devices, including incidents of cancer, pneumonia, asthma, infections and other side effects from breathing toxic foam particles released by the machines.
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Prenatal Exposure to Opioids Linked to Higher Risk of Infections, Skin Problems: Study
Babies exposed to opioids before birth were 18% more likely to develop infections, and were also 35% more likely to be diagnosed with a skin condition.
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Cannabis Workers Face Occupational Asthma Risks That May Be Fatal, CDC Warns
CDC officials report that at least one cannabis industry worker died due to a fatal work-related asthma attack, which caused her to suffer cardiac arrest.
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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Alumina Dust Released by South Carolina Plant
Individuals living around the Mt. Holly Century Aluminum plant near Goose Creek, South Carolina indicate the area was covered in alumina dust because of repeated failures of the smelter's emission control system.
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Tylenol Use During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Asthma, Wheezing in Children: Study
Researchers found that side effects of Tylenol during pregnancy was associated with a more than 30% increased risk of asthma and wheezing in children.
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Indoor Air Pollution Decreased Significantly When Apartments Replaced Gas Stoves, Study Finds
Not only did indoor air pollution decrease when the gas stoves were replaced, but most residents who received electric induction stoves said they preferred them to their old gas ranges.
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Senators Introduce Bill to Prevent Gas Stove Ban Amid Health Concerns
Critics say the bill to prevent a gas stove ban is unnecessary, as the Biden Administration has already shot down the idea.
