New Research into Congenital Heart Disease Provides Treatment Hope

New research findings about the progression of congenital heart disease open the door for new treatment possibilities. Congenital heart disease...

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Cancer Alley and the Impact of Racial Residential Segregation

Airborne pollutants containing carcinogenic compounds pose a severe threat to the health of Black residents living in racially segregated communities...

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Birth Defect-Causing Chemical Found at Dangerous Levels at LA Refineries

Air pollution monitors at the fence-lines of U.S. oil refineries last year found that four in Louisiana were releasing the dangerous chemical benzene...

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3M Will Treat or Monitor Water Supplies for Thousands Under EPA Order

Nearly 300,000 residents connected to public water systems within 10 miles of a Cordova, Illinois, 3M factory will have their water tested for...

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Progress Made to Reduce Use of Forever Chemicals

Forever is usually a good thing. But when it comes to dangerous chemicals, forever is not desirable. That’s why it’s good to see progress in...

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Common Painkillers Used During Pregnancy Can Cause Birth Defects

Popping over-the-counter painkillers to relieve those common aches and pains during pregnancy could come at a very high cost. Many women do so. In...

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Consumers Can Sue Amazon for Failing to Provide Toxic Chemical Warning

Consumers can sue Amazon.com for failing to provide warnings that some products sold on its website may contain toxic chemicals linked to birth...

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5 Ways to Lower the Risk of Birth Defects

A new pregnancy – or planning for one – can be such an exciting time in a family’s life. And you will want to do whatever you can to ensure...

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Born With a Heart Defect, Boeing Worker’s Child Seeks Justice

Marie Riley suffers from a lifelong heart condition that has meant the 42-year-old mother of two has had to endure several operations during her...

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Secret Files Reveal Boeing Doctor Warned of Toxic Risks, Birth Defects

Workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause severe health problems for employees and their families. And some workers at Boeing factories in...

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