9/11 Firefighters at Increase Cancer Risk

Firefighters exposed to toxic fumes from ground zero during 9/11 are more likely to develop cancer, according to a new study published in the Lancet medical journal. The study revealed that those working at the site surrounding the World Trade Center towers are 19% more likely to get a cancer diagnosis when compared to firefighters not working at ground zero. The authors of the study suggested that the latency period—the time between exposure to a carcinogen and the development of …

Lung Problems Found in Iraq, Afghanistan Vets

Military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are facing shortness of breath and decreased fitness that could be attributed to toxic environments, a new study suggests. Researchers performed lung biopsies on 38 veterans with breathing problems and found that they had constrictive bronchiolitis—a rare condition that doesn’t often show up in young adults. Dr. Robert Miller of Vanderbilt University’s Medical Center cited burning solid waste, burning human waste, and fine particulate matter inhaled into the lungs as examples of the …

CPSC Podcast 07/03/08

This Weekly Podcast highlights All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety – week of July 3, 2008

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CPSC Podcast 07/18/08

This Weekly Podcast highlights the new federal law requiring child resistant portable gasoline containers – week of July 18, 2008

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CPSC Tip-Overs Podcast 09/22/09

Inspect and secure TVs, furniture, and appliances to Prevent Tip-Over Deaths and Injuries – September 22, 2009

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CPSC Podcast 08/10/09

Bicycle Helmet Safety – August 10, 2009

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CPSC Podcast 03/20/09

Poison Prevention – March 20, 2009

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CPSC Podcast 12/01/08

Home heating safety during cold weather months – December 1, 2008

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CPSC Podcast 10/24/08

Crib safety and the recent Delta crib recalls – October 24, 2008

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CPSC Podcast 09/26/08

In-home drowning prevention – September 26, 2008

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