Identification of exposure risk would be helpful in developing preventive measures.” If it’s passed, HB 198 would require firefighters to be tested for colorectal, prostate, lung, and brain ...

Firefighters may face a heightened risk of developing brain cancer due to their persistent exposure to certain chemicals, a new study has found. In a set of patients who had gliomas — the most ...

Firefighters might face a higher risk of brain cancers caused by exposure to chemicals in fire extinguishers, a new small-scale study says. Veteran firefighters appear to have a higher risk of ...