Wednesday, 4 September 2019

Ongoing Coverage: Ethylene Oxide Emissions

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WebMD and Georgia Health News' ongoing coverage about ethylene oxide emissions coming from medical sterilization plants Smyrna and Covington, GA. An EPA report find higher cancer risks in three nearby census tracts due to the toxic gas.



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Ongoing Coverage: Ethylene Oxide Emissions

illustration of ethylene oxide map

WebMD and Georgia Health News' ongoing coverage about ethylene oxide emissions coming from medical sterilization plants Smyrna and Covington, GA. An EPA report find higher cancer risks in three nearby census tracts due to the toxic gas.



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Statins May Lower Death Risk of Artery Disease

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People with peripheral artery disease (PAD) have a much lower risk of death if they take cholesterol-lowering statins as directed by their doctor, a new study reports.



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Coming Soon: A 'Pot Breathalyzer'?

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Since Washington state legalized marijuana in 2012, the number of drivers involved in fatal crashes who tested positive for marijuana rose  from 8% in 2013 to 17% in 2014, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.



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NYC Measles Outbreak Over: Officials

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It was the largest outbreak in New York City in nearly three decades. Since it began in October 2018, 654 people were diagnosed with measles. There have been 52 measles-related hospitalizations and 16 admissions to intensive care due to measles complications.



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