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• Illnesses at Norfolk Southern Toxic Train Derailment Site Reported By Rail Unions

  March 3, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Letters to state and federal officials say Norfolk Southern is ignoring complaints from workers about illnesses and the lack of personal protective equipment at a toxic train derailment site in Ohio.

• Tylenol Use During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Asthma, Wheezing in Children: Study

  March 2, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links the use of Tylenol during pregnancy to an increased risk of asthma and wheezing in children.

• Long Term Health Risks from Ohio Train Accident Pose Concerns For Area Residents

  February 28, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The federal government is investigating the potential long-term health effects of the recent Ohio toxic train derailment, and are also investigating Norfolk Southern's and other larger railroad companies' safety practices.

• Philips Recalls Repaired Trilogy and Garbin Plus Ventilators Over Problems with Replacement Sound Abatement Foam

  February 17, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA says nearly 14,000 recalled Trilogy and Garbin Plus ventilators have sound abatement foam problems which could put patients at risk of serious injury or death.

• Indoor Air Pollution Decreased Significantly When Apartments Replaced Gas Stoves, Study Finds

  February 14, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A pilot study in New York replaced the gas stoves in a number of apartments with electric induction stoves, resulting in less indoor air pollution.

• Nearly 350 Deaths Linked to Recalled Philips CPAP Sleep Apnea Machines, FDA Warns

  February 10, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA reports it has received more than 98,000 medical device reports linked to degrading sound abatement foam in Philips CPAP machines, including 346 deaths.

• High Amounts of Metal, Sulfur in Air Pollution Linked to Respiratory Problems in Children: Study

  January 31, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  Canadian researchers say children are more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory problems in areas with high concentrations of particulate matter laden with heavy metals.

• Deadlines for Philips CPAP Lawsuits Leading Up To First Bellwether Trials Proposed By Parties

  January 25, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Parties have introduced competing deadlines for Philips CPAP lawsuits which could have a large impact on when bellwether cases go before a jury.

• Study Questions Zithromax Effectiveness Against Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

  January 6, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that Zithromax performs no better than a placebo in treating lower respiratory tract infections.

• Lawsuit Alleges Philips CPAP Devices Caused Mouth Cancer, Tongue Cancer and Other Injuries

  January 3, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Philips CPAP device lawsuit claims toxic sound abatement foam led to seven years of oral cancer treatments for a New York man.