Researchers warn about the serious risk quartz countertop workers face from silicosis, which is often misdiagnosed and may be a more widespread problem than previously believed.
Teens and young adults using disposable e-cigarettes were twice as likely to keep vaping than those who used non-disposable devices.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against CSX after a Kentucky train derailment just before Thanksgiving exposed area residents to harmful chemicals and gases.
Researchers found that lung cancer patients exposed to wildfires faced a 43% increased risk of death within the first three months following surgery
Workers with silicosis are often misdiagnosed, not given the proper safety equipment and sometimes continued to work with silica dust from quartz countertops even after a diagnosis.
Despite known risks associated with vaping, e-cigarette products do not undergo human safety testing before manufacturers market them to consumer, health experts experts warn.
The chemical irritant acrolein is known to cause breathing problems, eye and nose irritation, and may damage the linings of the lungs, researchers warn.
Health experts have previously indicated the consequences of vaping may not be seen for years, but data has already identified a number of harmful health problems
The study also warns too much oxygen during surgery can lead to strokes or death.
A chemical linked to popcorn lung disease is the most common flavoring used in vaping products, doctors warn
