At least five Greenpoint companies are accused of dumping toxic chemicals – and now neighborhood residents may be breathing dangerous vapors in their own homes. It could be years before the giant underground “plume” filled with cancer-linked chemicals is cleaned up and the polluters forced to pay for it – if they ever are, officials … Read more

Medical malpractice lawsuits over infections acquired in hospitals are increasing nationwide, according to a report in the Maryland Daily Record. A number of hospital infection lawsuits have resulted in multi-million dollar verdicts recently, and a growing number of experts suggest that nearly all such infections can be prevented if certain steps are taken by the … Read more

When her son was diagnosed with mucormycosis, Suzi Yaeger did what many people would do and typed the unfamiliar word into an Internet search engine. Phrases including “high mortality rate,” “poor prognosis” and “often fatal” jumped off the computer screen. Daniel Yaeger, 16, had contracted the very rare fungal infection from mold in the closet … Read more

Hahessy gave numerous examples of indoor things that can cause health issues. One of the most common problems is a neglected air conditioner. People will often buy cheaper filters unsuited for their air-conditioning units, forget to change their filters or run the air conditioning too high, creating an increased risk of allergy-causing dust mites, Hahessy … Read more

A gas generator is being blamed for a carbon monoxide gas leak that sickened 12 people in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia on Friday morning. Around 3am, residents inside three homes along the 5600 block of Warrington Street were alerted by a carbon monoxide detector. To continue reading please click on the link below. http://www.kyw1060.com/pages/4359341.php?

The Florida Department of Health has received many complaints from homeowners throughout Florida stating the drywall in their homes is causing health problems. The cause of the problem may be linked to imported Chinese drywall used in the construction or renovation of homes. In this ABC news segment, AirMD’s scientific director, Simon Hahessy, discusses potential … Read more

Here is a segment with AirMD’s scientific director being interviewed on the NBC South Florida Today Show. The discussion relates to how your home can contribute pollutants and affect your health. Also in the segment are measures you can take to control exposures to indoor polluants and contaminants. Call 1 (888) GO AIRMD (888.462.4763) or … Read more

Environmental Protection Agency States Indoor Environments Are5-20 Times More Polluted Than OutdoorsAIRMD Advises Homeowners and Businesses to Test For Indoor Air Quality to Create Better Health FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Boca Raton, Florida; March 5th, 2009) — In a recent report, the Florida Department of Health has received many complaints from homeowners throughout the state of … Read more

Lennar Corp., a Miami-based homebuilder, said it has identified about 80 homes in Southwest Florida that are believed to have been built using Chinese drywall. Lennar said it has hired an environmental testing company to conduct air sampling in its homes. The issue is a concern because the drywall apparently emits chemicals that purportedly cause … Read more

Chinese-made drywall is suspected as the cause of sulfuric gases corroding wires, pipes and even air-conditioning components throughout Florida and across the country, all the while throwing off a sulfur-like smell. Once thought to be contained to Southwest Florida, problems with Chinese-manufactured drywall were recently reported in Palm Beach County and along the Treasure Coast. … Read more