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Marcos Ramos hasn’t been able to cook a full meal at home in nearly four years, after a gas leak resulted in a lengthy supply cut off for his New York City apartment building.

Scientists still don’t fully understand the health risks of the chemicals. Here’s how they recommend protecting yourself.

The same chemicals found in pipes, pesticides and floor tiles are also present in some wigs, braiding hair and hair extensions, a new study published Wednesday in the journal Environment & Health found.

Families living in extended-stay hotels make up one of DeKalb County’s largest but least recognized homeless populations.

For much of the 20th century, methyl bromide, had been touted as a miracle product for its effectiveness in killing pests. But research later determined that the neurotoxic gas also can cause serious health issues in humans and contributed to the depletion of the ozone.

The Environmental Protection Agency will issue regulations to protect workers from phthalates, chemicals found in plastics that are linked to health problems.