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Huge math error corrected in black plastic study; authors say it doesn't matter

Flame retardants in plastic electronics can lead to toxic exposure in households from recycled products.

Exclusive | Number of men with breast cancer near NYC's Ground Zero skyrockets - now 90 times national average

The incidence of breast cancer among men who worked or lived near Ground Zero has dramatically increased, far surpassing national averages.
#worker-safety

How did Mary's Chicken poultry worker drown in waste pit? Report reveals 'infuriating' details

The death of a worker at a poultry plant may be linked to inadequate safety measures and toxic exposure, prompting calls for improved workplace protocols.

Striking Antioch Georgia-Pacific Plant Workers Describe 'Unsafe' Conditions | KQED

Workers at Georgia-Pacific's Antioch plant face severe respiratory issues due to inadequate ventilation and exposure to toxic chemicals.

How did Mary's Chicken poultry worker drown in waste pit? Report reveals 'infuriating' details

The death of a worker at a poultry plant may be linked to inadequate safety measures and toxic exposure, prompting calls for improved workplace protocols.

Striking Antioch Georgia-Pacific Plant Workers Describe 'Unsafe' Conditions | KQED

Workers at Georgia-Pacific's Antioch plant face severe respiratory issues due to inadequate ventilation and exposure to toxic chemicals.
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Op-Ed | Why we must pass the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act | amNewYork

Congress has the opportunity to pass the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act to improve cancer screening access for at-risk communities.
#childrens-health

Kids using lotions have higher levels of hormone-disrupting toxins study

Children's use of personal care products is linked to elevated levels of toxic phthalates, especially among Black and Latino children.

99% of cars sold in US between 2015 and 2022 contain cancer chemical

Drivers and passengers are exposed to harmful flame-retardant chemicals in cars, impacting health, particularly children.

Kids using lotions have higher levels of hormone-disrupting toxins study

Children's use of personal care products is linked to elevated levels of toxic phthalates, especially among Black and Latino children.

99% of cars sold in US between 2015 and 2022 contain cancer chemical

Drivers and passengers are exposed to harmful flame-retardant chemicals in cars, impacting health, particularly children.
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More FDNY members have died from 9/11-related illnesses than were killed in attack

The number of FDNY members who died from 9/11-related illnesses has surpassed those who died on the day of the attack.

More 9/11 first responders died from toxins last year, FDNY says - as federal funding for treatment dwindles

The death toll of 9/11 first responders continues to rise, emphasizing the urgent need for ongoing healthcare funding.
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