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Kentucky the Latest State to Plan Asbestos Cleanup In the continuing story of asbestos cleanups across the nation, most recently, a cleanup site was announced in Kentucky. This site poses a large hazard to the surround citizens due to the unrestricted access allowed on the contaminated property. Researchers Attempt to Create Improved Reading and Writing Therapies for TBI Victims The University of Arizona has increased its traumatic brain injury therapies to address victims of aphasia, which is often a side effect of TBI that can affect the communications and language understanding of a victim. Using Cranial Implants and Procedures The use of cranial implant kits is becoming more commonplace as technology increases and allows for the use of such medical devices. However, custom cranial implant kits also pose dangerous medical risks to patients and are subject to recalls that require surgical removal of such kits. Cell Stress Increases Risk of Liver Disease Individuals who suffer from increased cell stress are likely to develop on increase the onset of liver disease, according to a recent study by scientists. Those With Diabetes and Cancer Could Receive a Fatal Diagnosis According to recent research, scientists have found that individuals who are suffering from diabetes prior to a cancer diagnosis are more likely to have a fatal diagnosis than if they did not previously suffer from the condition. U.S. Soldiers Find Treatment Option With Diver's Bend Therapy Scientists have discovered that a treatment that assists in relieving the symptoms of diver's bend may actually decrease the onset of a traumatic brain injury. Lung Cancer May Be Prevented By Avoiding Foods With Phosphates and Additives Researchers have recently discovered that a diet full of food additives and phosphates may increase risk of developing lung cancer. Additionally, continuing consumption of a diet full of food additives may increase the onset of the disease for individuals already diagnosed with lung cancer. Traumatic Brain Injury May Be Prevented With Contraceptive Pill According to scientists, an ingredient found in woman's contraceptive pills may actually reduced the risk of a traumatic brain injury in a victim. Development of Eating Disorders Linked To Childhood Diabetes Researchers are finding that children who have eating disorders at a older age or who are obese will likely at an older age likely suffered from diabetes as a youth. Heart Beats To Its Own Drum According to Recent Research A study recently conducted by researchers found that the heart may actually beat to its own drum, which could better explain why certain heart failure incidents occur in the morning as well as why certain type 2 diabetes drugs cause cardiovascular complications. German Treatment Offers Mesothelioma Treatment Success A German facility is using a new treatment among mesothelioma cancer patients, which has actually shrunk a tumor in one woman and caused her cancer to go into remission as well. Low Income Children Found to Have Lower Brain Activity Levels Researchers recently discovered that low-income children's brain activity levels was similar to that of an adult who had suffered from a stroke. The study compared low-income children with high-income children and found the startling difference between the two socioeconomic classes. Scientists Study Stem Cells as Muscle Restoration Treatment For Injured Victims esearchers in Nova Scotia have been studying the use of embryonic stem cells that have been grown in a laboratory that may be able to transfer to a traumatic brain injured victim who can restore strength following their injury. Researchers Uncover New Liver Damage Condition Scientists recently discovered a new and likely genetic condition that may cause the development of liver disease and liver failure due to the inability for the liver to block toxic bile from entering into the body. The condition is likely hereditary and may account for 15 to 20 percent of unknown liver failure cases. Gene Therapy Clinical Trial Gets Underway for Heart Failure Patients Recently, scientists and physicians began the second phase of a clinical trial that uses gene therapy to decrease the risk of heart failure among patients. Heart failure is caused by an array of factors, one of which is the consumption of Avandia, a type 2 diabetes drug. Vitamin C Could Affect Mesothelioma Treatments Recently researchers discovered that individuals who are receiving treatment for chemotherapy may see negative effects on their treatment if they are consuming vitamin C. Scientists are still studying how the vitamin is negatively impacting mesothelioma treatments, but have encouraged patients to speak with their doctors immediately on the subject. FDA Allegedly Under Fire, Funding and Status Declines on Drugs Such as Chantix Recent news reports have found that the regulatory body governing America's food and drugs has been declining in status for some time. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allegedly under-funded and approving dangerous drugs such as Chantix, according to reports. News Outlet Reports of Typical Heart Drugs Disrupting Blood Thinners According to a recent study published in the American College of Cardiology, drugs may be disrupting blood thinners among individuals who have been prescribed both. The study found that enzymes were becoming inactivated with the administration of a a heart drug. Gadolinium and Contrast Dyes Should Be Evaluated on Case-By-Case Basis, Scientists Say Recently, scientists began reinvestigating the causes and links to developing Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF), which is an extremely debilitating condition that is allegedly caused by gadolinium dyes that are administered through MRI/MRA procedures. Researchers found that the contrast dye should be evaluated before being administered on a case-by-case basis. Music Therapy Being Studied To Improve TBI VIctims Personal Injury: Traumatic Brain Injury. A study published in a medical journal recently announced the findings of its results that music therapy may increase brain neuron rehabilitation among patients suffering from brain injuries or brain injury related conditions. An additional study also concluded that music exposure among patients "enhanced learning". Benlate Causes Eye Irritations Each year, hundreds of babies are born with eye defects. The defects can be related to genetics, but can also be related to exposure to an environmental toxin such as Benlate. Benlate, made by DuPont, was removed from shelves in 1998 but may still remain a risk to millions of individuals. Toxicity Exposure: What Is the Federal Government Doing About Creosote? Creosote is a chemical often used to treat wood used in railroads. However, while it mainly effects railroad workers, the federal government has yet to develop standards to regulate the exposure of creosote tar and creosote exposure into everyday drinking water and food.