Tag Archives: New York City
Businessman Gets Four Years
In Amarillo, Texas, Jack R. Coiner, the owner of Asbestos Maintenance Services Inc., has been charged with negligently releasing asbestos into the air. The sentence – four years of probation under federal auspices, a fine of $31,250 and 160 hours of community service – seem like a lightweight penalty for endangering the lives and health [...]
Study Examines Asbestos Effects on 9/11 Rescue Workers
A recent study of first-response and recovery workers in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York reported that the clouds of dust and debris, much of which contained asbestos, has caused severe lung damage and reduced basic lung functions. The Office of Medical Affairs for the New York City Fire Department [...]
New York City Council Passes New Asbestos Rules
The New York City Council passed, by a unanimous vote, to prohibit demolition activities from starting or continuing in buildings undergoing asbestos abatement procedures. Council members felt that the asbestos fibers, often torn loose from concrete or other materials during demolition projects, posed a significant health risk to work crews and residents within the vicinity [...]
New York's PS 256 and Its Asbestos Legacy
A school in Queens, variously known as PS 256 and Rockaways for the Queens borough it inhabits in Belle Harbor, has a long and sad history. As a school for special-needs kids, it was previously owned by Temple Beth-El, and purchased in August of 2008 by the New York City Education Department. The condition of [...]
Consequences of World Trade Center Collapse Linger With WTC Cough Syndrome
Seven years after the tragic collapse of the New York City World Trade Center, the health of those involved continues to be negatively affected. A prevalent health concern that few could have predicted is a long-term respiratory syndrome that resulted from the inhalation of pulverized building materials such as glass, asbestos, heavy metals, silica and [...]
Too Much Vitamin C May Interfere With Cancer Treatment
Vitamin C, which is often thought to aid in preventing cancer, may hinder the effectiveness of cancer treatment according to a new study done on mice with tumors. The mice were given large doses of vitamin C and the measured efficacy of the chemotherapy was reduced by 30% to 70%. “There’s a possibility that taking [...]
Study Suggests Antioxidant Supplements Can Have Negative Effects for Cancer Treatment Patients
New research suggests that although antioxidants have been billed as a wonder supplement, they may be detrimental to patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer. Patients are advised that multivitamins may still be acceptable, even simple supplements such as green tea, vitamin A, and vitamin E can cause serious problems for patients undergoing chemotherapy [...]
