Wildland firefighters could soon get mandatory respiratory protection
For years, federal wildland firefighters have worked long, dangerous shifts with almost no protection from the thick smoke around them.
Nov 19, 2025
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Benzene
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Nuclear missile workers are contracting cancer: They blame the bases
At a memorial service in 2022, veteran Air Force Capt. Monte Watts bumped into a fellow former Minuteman III nuclear missile operator, who told him that she had non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Oct 9, 2025
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Large number of low-birth-weight babies born to women living near the Aliso Canyon gas blowout
Women in their final trimester of pregnancy who lived within 6.2 miles of the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Storage Field blowout—the largest uncontrolled release of toxic air pollutants from an underground gas storage facility ...
Sep 15, 2025
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Children living near oil and gas wells face higher risk of rare leukemia, studies show
Acute lymphocytic leukemia is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in children, although it is rare. It begins in the bone marrow and rapidly progresses.
Jul 17, 2025
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Why the FDA recalled six popular acne products
In March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced voluntary recalls of several popular acne products due to contamination with benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical.
May 29, 2025
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Public health risks of urban wildfire smoke prompt push for more monitoring
When the catastrophic Los Angeles fires broke out, John Volckens suspected firefighters and residents were breathing toxic air from the burning homes, buildings, and cars, but it was unclear how much risk the public faced. ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Small number of acne products recalled for problematic levels of benzene
After recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration testing of acne products containing benzoyl peroxide, the agency determined that a small number of products should be recalled for possible benzene contamination, the FDA announced ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Lead and toxic chemicals found in synthetic braiding hair
Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals and high levels of lead, according to a new investigation by Consumer Reports.
Mar 5, 2025
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Formulation matters when it comes to cornerstone treatment for acne
Benzoyl peroxide is a cornerstone treatment for acne, without a clear alternative. However, concerns have been raised about the potential formation of benzene, a known carcinogen, in some benzoyl peroxide products. This issue, ...
Feb 12, 2025
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Study links air pollution exposure to type 2 diabetes susceptibility
A study by researchers at Wayne State University links exposure to air pollution to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Their paper, published in the journal Diabetes, established a robust association between exposure to ...
Jan 14, 2025
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