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    Ohio Small Business Recognized for Assisting 9/11 Charity Program

    By Michael Barasch

    Vincent J. Doherty, a retired captain of the Fire Department of New York, recently came to Mayville Heights, Ohio to honor the owners of a local small business for their contributions to the Building for America’s Bravest program, a charitable endeavor operated by the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Chuck and Mark Wien, the […]

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    9/11 First Responders Dogged by Rheumatoid Arthritis

    By Michael Barasch

    In the years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, many first responders who worked at Ground Zero have suffered a number of health problems, including respiratory issues and cancer. Recently, evidence has suggested there is yet another health concern to add to the list: rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that […]

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    Retired Police Officer to Receive Enhanced Pension After Working at Ground Zero

    By Michael Barasch

    A retired police officer from New York has been battling for five years to receive an enhanced disability pension to help treat his fibromyalgia, which she developed after long-term exposure to a variety of toxins at Ground Zero after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Now, the Appellate Division in Manhattan has finally ruled that […]

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    9/11 Environmental Toxins and Cancer Risk

    By Michael Barasch

    There are ways to reduce your cancer risk. Quit smoking. Eat healthy. Use sun screen. We take it for granted that exposure to certain chemicals or energy sources can trigger the proliferation of cancerous cells in the body. However, scientists are often reluctant to make claims about particular causes of cancer. For instance, a report […]

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