Cancer Rates Higher Near Certain Plants and Factories, New Study Says

Last year we told you about the 10 healthiest cities for women -- and warned you about the 10 unhealthiest, too. But here's something else for house hunters to consider: A brand-new study from Emory University reports that the incidence of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a blood cancer, is significantly higher in communities located near refineries and manufacturing plants that release benzene into the surrounding air or water.
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Health cancer cities health news healthy cities home safety study Source Type: blogs