Firefighters work hard saving lives, and in the process put their own lives at heightened risk from skin, kidney and other types of cancers, a new American Cancer Society (ACS) study finds.
Jul 30, 2025
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From 2020 to 2023, 1,754 decedents had coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) listed on their death certificates, according to research published in the Dec. 18 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity ...
Dec 30, 2025
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Mental health challenges can affect anyone, regardless of background or circumstance, and they are becoming more common across the United States.
Oct 27, 2025
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Signs reading "slippery when wet" frequently warn about the dangers of slipping and falling. But floors made slick by dry spills are also a significant hazard—one that's overlooked and understudied, according to University ...
Jul 24, 2025
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A study of U.S. veterans led by investigators at Mass General Brigham has identified a possible link between exposure to the Agent Orange herbicide and a rare melanoma subtype less likely to be related to sun exposure. The ...
Feb 4, 2026
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New research from the George Washington University shows the hidden toll of work injuries caused by workplace exposure to extreme heat in the United States. The new research supports an Occupational Safety and Health Administration ...
Oct 13, 2025
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A new study from the University of Portsmouth's Research Group in Breast Health (RGBH), in collaboration with and funded by the Army Recruit Health and Performance Research Team, is the first to systematically evaluate and ...
Jan 5, 2026
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Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer, most often caused by exposure to asbestos, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Mesothelioma develops in the thin tissue surrounding the lungs and ...
Jan 24, 2026
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A pilot study led by CUNY SPH researchers found that relatively simple steps to improve ventilation in New York City nail salons may drastically reduce workers' exposure to harmful airborne chemicals.
Aug 26, 2025
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Untreated obstructive sleep apnea may be costing the UK and US economies billions of pounds/dollars in lost productivity every year, with a considerable proportion of working-age adults experiencing symptoms indicative of ...
Feb 24, 2026
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