Abnormal levels of more than two dozen metabolites—chemicals produced in the body as it breaks down fats, proteins and carbohydrates—can reliably predict which Sept. 11 firefighters developed lung disease and which did ...
Sep 3, 2018
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Randy Brooks' son had a request three years ago: What could his dad do to make wildland firefighting safer?
Sep 2, 2018
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A recently released Western co-authored study is providing an eye-opening look into how physical pain and discomfort have become a way of life for many firefighters across the country.
Feb 2, 2018
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The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) and the University of Adelaide have conducted a landmark study into the mental and physical health of MFS firefighters.
Feb 2, 2018
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A wheelchair-bound 87-year-old pensioner who was attacked by giant hornets in Japan and stung 150 times has died, a firefighter said Friday, as emergency workers stood by powerless to help her.
Oct 6, 2017
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Harvard researchers have teamed up with local fire departments to tackle a health care mystery: How does the firehouse itself increase cancer risk among firefighters?
Aug 15, 2017
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Exposure to extreme heat and physical exertion during firefighting may trigger the formation of blood clots and impair blood vessel function, changes associated with increased risk of heart attack, according to new research ...
Apr 3, 2017
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An article published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (JOEH) that examines long-term health effects suffered by emergency responders indicates that "ramp-up" alert tones can help reduce stress on firefighters.
Oct 6, 2016
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Researchers found no overall increase in cancer risk among World Trade Center (WTC)-exposed firefighters following the 9/11 attacks compared with other firefighters from several US cities. They noted a nearly 4-fold increase ...
Sep 9, 2016
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Analysis by a team from Drexel University found that firefighters may shun safety gear due to the pressure of living up to their risk-taker image.
Aug 30, 2016
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