Environmental Health

Asbestos is a term used for bundles of naturally occurring mineral fibers that were used in the construction of buildings and homes because of their resilience to heat and chemicals and their low...

Ingredients in air fresheners, listed or unlisted, have been discovered as known carcinogens (a substance that can lead to cancer).

Is Inflammatory Breast Cancer Linked to the Indoor Air Quality of Your Home and Work Place? Inflammatory Breast Cancer accounts for only 6% of all breast cancer cases reported in the US....

In 1979 the results of a high-profile epidemiological study concerning a possible link between power lines and cancer were published. The research, conducted by Nancy Wertheimer and Ed Leeper,...

Low levels of radiation may kill or damage insignificant numbers of cells in the body, which will be replaced through normal growth cycles. High dosages of radiation, however, kill large portions...

Arsenic occurs naturally in the environment. It has no smell or taste, so if it is in drinking water, people have no way of knowing that they are ingesting arsenic. According the American Cancer...

Asbestos, a group of materials used most frequently in building insulation and as a fire retardant, can pose a health danger when it is disturbed or otherwise breaks down and the asbestos fibers...

Radon is a natural radioactive gas that comes from the earth and can seep into homes, where it can become trapped and builds to dangerous levels. Because radon is invisible, odorless and...

Nearly 1 in 15 homes has a high level of indoor radon. Because of this, since 1985 millions of U.S. homes have been tested for radon, according to the United States Environmental Protection...

Asbestos poisoning is a term sometimes used to describe exposure to asbestos particles. When inhaled, these particles scar the tissues of the lungs, leading to damage that may ultimately result in...

Diesel exhaust fumes can pose certain risks to a person's health. Short-term health effects of diesel exhaust fumes are generally temporary as long as the exposure to diesel exhaust fumes is not...

Sun exposure is a great way of obtaining vitamin D which is important to our overall health; however, unprotected sun exposure will cause health issues which can be prevented if you have fun in...

Secondhand smoking is when non-smokers inhale smoke from other people's cigarettes, cigars or pipes. According to the American Cancer Society, non-smokers who breathe secondhand smoke "take in...

Diesel fuel is used to run most of the trucking industry, buses, tractors, trains and other large vehicular equipment. It also powers generators in emergencies and has historically been cheaper...

Radon is an invisible radioactive gas. It is a product of the decay of radioactive ores, primarily radium, found in water, soil and rocks throughout the world.

In recent years there has been a growing concern over Radon, exposure to it, and risks it poses to the health of those who are exposed to it. Despite the growing concern, a lot of people might not...

Chlorine is used primarily as a disinfectant. Chlorine is often added to public water supplies to kill harmful bacteria, mold and algae, reduce odors or bad taste and remove minerals like iron....