Chemical Exposure Articles

Oneida County Office Building Reopened Following Asbestos Scare

The Oneida County Office Building in Utica, New York was reopened Thursday after test results for the presence of asbestos in air samples taken from throughout the building came back negative.

Study Demonstrates Link Between Autism and Rainy Climates

According to the results of a new study, children who live in areas with high precipitation appear to demonstrate higher rates of autism.

7 Northeast States Petition EPA to Limit Mercury Emissions

Seven Northeastern U.S. states have petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to limit toxic mercury emissions originating from sources outside of the region that contaminate waterways and fish.

Explosion at NW Louisiana Gas Transmission Station Injures 1

Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a gas transmission station in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, where one man has reportedly been injured in the wake of a natural gas explosion.

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Bayer over Unapproved Aspirin Products

In warning letters issued today, the FDA stated that two over-the-counter aspirin-based medications marketed by Bayer AG make unsubstantiated health claims about fighting osteoporosis and heart disease.

Study Links Bisphenol A to Increased Incidence of Heart Disease and Diabetes

A new study demonstrates that people with elevated levels of bisphenol A are likelier to have heart disease and diabetes.

Asbestos Problems Force Albany Elementary School To Close For School Year

The entire staff and student body of The Thomas O’Brien Academy of Science and Technology will be sent elsewhere this year so that a serious asbestos problem can be corrected.

Common Treated Wood Products Leading to Arsenic Poisoning

Dealing with Pesticide Exposure – Know Your Legal Rights

Mercury and Thimerosal Poisoning

Manganese Exposure – Health Effects and Your Legal Rights

Causes and Effects of Lead Poisoning – Know Your Rights

From Health Effects to Lawsuits – Surviving Vinyl Chloride Exposure

Toxic Mold Exposure – What to Do

Silica Exposure Leading to Silicosis – Learn Your Rights