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• Living Near a Golf Course May Increase Risk of Parkinson’s Disease: Study

  May 21, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that living in close proximity to a golf course can increase the risk of Parkinson's disease, most likely due to the heavy use of pesticides during lawn maintenance, which may expose nearby residents to neurotoxic chemicals linked to the development of the disease.

• Wildfire Air Pollution Could Lead to Respiratory, Cardiovascular Risks for Older Adults

  May 16, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns of a spike in hospitalizations for respiratory and heart problems, which are being detected after wildfires lead to an increase in particulate matter air pollution.

• Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Lawsuit Over Ethylene Oxide Exposure Results in $20M Verdict Against C.R. Bard

  May 8, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has declared a mistrial over the punitive damages phase of an ethylene oxide cancer lawsuit against C.R. Bard after a jury awarded the plaintiff $70 million in compensatory and punitive damages.

• Unhealthy Air Pollution Levels Affect Nearly Half of All Americans

  May 2, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new report from the American Lung Association reveals that 25 million more Americans are now exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution than in previous years.

• Exposure to Ozone Air Pollution Early in Life Linked to Asthma Risks: Study

  April 7, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Ozone exposure is linked to a significantly increased risk of asthma and wheezing among young children, according to the findings of a new study.

• Air Pollution May Increase Skin Cancer Risks: Study

  March 28, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links skin reactions from particulate matter air pollution exposure to an increased risk of skin cancer.

• Urban Air Pollution More Likely To Be Caused by Brake Dust Than Diesel Fuel: Study

  February 20, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new study has found that the dust created as car brakes wear down could contribute more to air pollution and lung damage than diesel exhaust.

• Confidential Ethylene Oxide Settlement Reached To Resolve Lawsuits Over Emissions at Pennsylvania Facility

  February 19, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A medical device manufacturer has agreed to resolve dozens of claims of cancer and other ailments caused by ethylene oxide leaks from a Pennsylvania facility.

• Traffic Emissions Account for 70% of External Matter Found in Urbanites’ Lungs: Study

  January 13, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that traffic emissions could be responsible for as much as 70% of the air pollution deposited in the lungs in large urban areas, like Los Angeles, which could lead to respiratory problems, heart attacks and strokes.

• Fine Particulate Matter Air Pollution May Increase Preterm Birth Risks: Study

  November 19, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  New research links certain kinds of particulate matter air pollution exposure during pregnancy to an increased risk of preterm birth, which could endanger the health of newborns.