Nail Salon Workers Subject to Dangerous Chemicals
Dangerous Chemicals Injury Lawsuits. The ongoing exposure of chemicals used in nail salons may be associated with an array of serious adverse reactions that has sickened many cosmetic workers and, in some cases, their children and unborn children, according to a breaking report in The New York Times. Parker Waichman is concerned … [Read more...] about Nail Salon Workers Subject to Dangerous Chemicals
Hydraulic Gas Drilling Subject of EPA Study
Health Impact Of Hydraulic Gas Drilling. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will study the environmental and human health impact of hydraulic gas drilling, also known as fracking. The new study, which is expected to be completed in 2012, was announced last week. The EPA has allocated $1.9 million for its study. It will look … [Read more...] about Hydraulic Gas Drilling Subject of EPA Study
TVA Fly Ash Spill Subject of Senate Hearing on Thursday
Senate Committee Will Look At TVA Fly Ash Spill At A Hearing. A Senate committee will look into last month's Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) fly ash spill at a hearing scheduled for Thursday. According to a report on Bloomberg.com, the hearing before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will focus on whether more … [Read more...] about TVA Fly Ash Spill Subject of Senate Hearing on Thursday
Cancer Rates Among Former IBM Plant Workers
IBM Plant Workers Have High Rates Of Cancer. Federal health officials are getting ready to launch a massive study to find out if IBM workers at a plant in upstate New York have higher rates of cancer than other people. The study, to be conducted by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), was the topic of a … [Read more...] about Cancer Rates Among Former IBM Plant Workers
Popcorn Workers Lung Subject of FDA Investigation
Popcorn Workers Lung Tied To A Chemical Used. Popcorn Workers Lung, a dangerous condition tied to a chemical used in microwave popcorn, is finally getting the attention of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Yesterday, the FDA said that it would be investigating the case of a man who ate several bags of microwave … [Read more...] about Popcorn Workers Lung Subject of FDA Investigation
Snake Oil Suit
Different Words To Describe Neurontin. Dan Allen was diagnosed three years ago with a mysterious neurological disorder that put him in a wheelchair, suffering from headaches, nausea, dizziness and memory loss. Among other medications, the former Holy Cross football coach was given Neurontin, an epilepsy treatment widely prescribed … [Read more...] about Snake Oil Suit
