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Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month 2023

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month 2023 April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Esophageal cancer is a cancer of the tube that transports food from the throat to the stomach. There are multiple layers to the esophagus including the mucous membrane, muscle, and connective tissue. Esophageal cancer starts on the inside and grows outward. It is projected […]

Communities Other than East Palestine Being Exposed to Vinyl Chloride

Toxic Exposures at a Chemical Plant

Communities Other than East Palestine Being Exposed to Vinyl Chloride East Palestine, Ohio showed just how susceptible communities can be to toxic chemicals. Many communities that are also exposed to these chemicals want the same recognition that East Palestine is receiving. People who live in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” are happy East Palestine is bringing attention […]

Asbestos Awareness Week 2023

Asbestos Awareness Week 2023 The first week of April is Asbestos Awareness Week. Asbestos is a dangerous mineral that is used for its natural heat and fire-resistant properties. It has been used for thousands of years as insulation. There are six types of asbestos that can be classified as either amphibole or serpentine. Amphibole asbestos […]

Hair Straightening Chemicals and Cancer Risk

Hair Straightening Chemicals and Cancer Risk Scientists have found that there is a link between hair straightening products and cancer. Research is pointing to hair straightening chemicals increasing the risk of hormone related cancers like breast and ovarian cancer, mainly in women. Another study also found there is a risk of the chemicals causing uterine […]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the cancer of the colon or rectum, and depending on the starting point, it can be called colon cancer or rectal cancer. It is the second most common type of cancer in men and women combined. Since the cancers share many similarities, […]

National Cancer Prevention Month 2023

National Cancer Prevention Month 2023 February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Living a healthy lifestyle is one of the best ways to prevent cancer, the leading cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, around 30 to 50 percent of cancer cases are preventable. Around one third of cancer deaths are from tobacco, […]

East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment

East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment On February 3, 50 Norfolk Southern train cars came off the track in East Palestine, Ohio due to a rail car axle having a mechanical issue. Eleven of the cars had harmful chemicals including butyl acrylate and vinyl chloride. Authorities believed the chemicals could create a large explosion, so a […]

Contractors Fined More Than $1 Million for Illegal Asbestos Disposal

How Long Does Asbestos Remain in The Air?

Contractors Fined More Than $1 Million for Illegal Asbestos Disposal A contractor has been fined by the Allegheny County Health Department for almost $1.1 million for the illegal disposing of asbestos at the former Westinghouse headquarters. Ramesh Jain and his son Vikas Jain appealed the fine in 2017, which was later dismissed January 12, giving […]

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