NIH to Fund $10M in Long-Term Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster

Train carrying hydrochloric acid derails in Augusta County

A Norfolk Southern train carrying hydrochloric acid derailed near Dooms Crossing Road in Augusta County, but state police say none of the hazardous chemical has spilled.

NIH to Study Long-Term Health Impact of 2023 Toxic Train Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio

Almost two years and four months after the accident occurred, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a five-year, $10 million research project to study the long-term health outcomes from the Feb. 3, 2023, toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The agency, which is managed by the Department of Health and Human Services, said the initiative represents the first large-scale coordinated federal program to provide science-back…

Public invited to weigh in on Northwest Arkansas rail safety study

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The public can now give input on the Northwest Arkansas Rail Corridor Safety Study, a project aimed at improving safety at eight railroad crossings in Springdale and Fayetteville. The City of Fayetteville is leading the study in partnership with Springdale and the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad, according to a news release. Funded by a federal program, it considers safety upgrades, grade separations and possible cl…

NIH to Fund $10M in Long-Term Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster

Key Takeaways

FDA Recalls Chocolate Candies Over Milk Allergy Risk

Key Takeaways

NIH launches study into long-term health effects of East Palestine train disaster; ACC issues guidance on weight management drugs; eating more produce linked to better sleep – Morning Medical Update

The top news stories in medicine today.