Almost 92 Percent of Brains in a Boston University CTE Study Had CTE In early February, the CTE center at Boston University found that 345 of 376 (91.7 percent) former NFL players had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). This is much more than a 2018 study where 164 brains of men and women were donated and […]
National Cancer Prevention Month 2023
National Cancer Prevention Month 2023 February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Living a healthy lifestyle is one of the best ways to prevent cancer, the leading cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, around 30 to 50 percent of cancer cases are preventable. Around one third of cancer deaths are from tobacco, […]
East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment
East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment On February 3, 50 Norfolk Southern train cars came off the track in East Palestine, Ohio due to a rail car axle having a mechanical issue. Eleven of the cars had harmful chemicals including butyl acrylate and vinyl chloride. Authorities believed the chemicals could create a large explosion, so a […]
Asbestos Dangers & Employer Responsibilities in Michigan
Asbestos Dangers & Employer Responsibilities in Michigan Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in construction and manufacturing industries for its fire-resistant and insulating properties. However, it has since been discovered that exposure to asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Michigan, like many other cities […]
World Cancer Day 2023
World Cancer Day 2023 Tomorrow, February 4th, is World Cancer Day. It is a day to raise awareness, improve education, and spark personal and government action to prevent cancer as well as help improve access to life saving cancer care for all people. The day started in 2000 as a way to unite people and […]
Is Elder Abuse Getting Worse in the United States?
Is Elder Abuse Getting Worse in the United States? Nursing home abuse refers to any action or inaction by a caretaker or staff member that causes harm or endangers the health, safety, or well-being of a nursing home resident. It is a serious issue that affects a significant number of elderly individuals in the U.S., […]
Contractors Fined More Than $1 Million for Illegal Asbestos Disposal
Contractors Fined More Than $1 Million for Illegal Asbestos Disposal A contractor has been fined by the Allegheny County Health Department for almost $1.1 million for the illegal disposing of asbestos at the former Westinghouse headquarters. Ramesh Jain and his son Vikas Jain appealed the fine in 2017, which was later dismissed January 12, giving […]
Do We Need to Worry About Gas Stove Pollution in our Homes?
Do We Need to Worry About Gas Stove Pollution in our Homes? People are starting to worry about gas stovetops making them sick. Questions about stovetop safety started to come up again because federal officials cleared up a misunderstanding by claiming they are not going to ban natural-gas stoves. Studies show that gas stoves emit […]
US Steel Pollution in the Mon Valley
US Steel Pollution in the Mon Valley The city of Michigan and the surrounding region have long been known for its industry, but in recent years, residents and environmental groups have grown increasingly concerned about the elevated levels of benzene pollution coming from, three U.S. Steel plants in the Mon Valley: Irvin Works, Clairton Coke […]
The NFL Needs Better Tools to Detect Concussions
The NFL Needs Better Tools to Detect Concussions Even with almost 30 medical professionals being at every NFL game, concussions can be missed. After being hit in the head twice earlier in the season and a third time last week, Tua Tagovailoa continued to play in the game. After falling back and hitting his head, […]