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Archives: Center for Environmental Oncology Media Coverage
2007
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Region's abundance of water raises risks (12/26/07) Conrad Daniel Volz, DrPH, MPH
Discover Magazine: Top 100 Science Stories of 2007 'Declines in Sex Ratio at Birth and Fetal Deaths in Japan, and in U.S. Whites but Not African Americans' was selected as #17 (12/12/07) - Click here to read publication
Breast Cancer Fund: December 2007 Newsletter 'Breast Cancer Cells Thrive in Polluted Fish' (12/2007) Conrad Daniel Volz, DrPH, MPH
KBCS: One World Report: Environmental Risks of Breast Cancer - Interview (MP3 Audio Link) (11/15/07) Maryann Donovan, MPH, PhD
Science Daily (press release): Store-bought Freshwater Fish Contain Elevated Levels Of Mercury, Arsenic and Selenium (11/8/07) Drs. Conrad Daniel Volz, Devra Davis, Maryann Donovan, and Patricia Eagon
Environmental News Service: Pollutants in Wild Freshwater Fish Pose Public Health Risks (11/8/07) Conrad Daniel Volz, DrPH, MPH
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Residents warned of mercury found in fish (11/4/07) Conrad Daniel Volz, DrPH, MPH
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: High levels of toxin found in fish in Allegheny River (11/1/07) Conrad Daniel Volz, DrPH, MPH
KDKA - Pittsburgh: Something Fishy Going On With Pittsburgh's Fish? (10/31/07) Conrad Daniel Volz, DrPH, MPH
WTAE-TV 4: Pitt Scientists Try To Find Source Of Toxins In Allegheny Fish (10/30/07) Conrad Daniel Volz, DrPH, MPH
Philadelphia Inquirer: Pitt scientists trying to find source of toxins in Allegheny fish (10/30/07) Conrad Daniel Volz, DrPH, MPH
Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Project to examine toxic levels in fish from Allegheny (10/30/07) Conrad Daniel Volz, DrPH, MPH
PR Newswire (New York, NY) Press release: PittsburghToday.Org Releases New Indicators of Air Quality for Pittsburgh and Other Regions (10/25/07) Drs. Devra Davis & Stephen Grant
WPXI: Study Shows Tanning May Be Addictive: Melanoma on Rise in Teenagers (10/10/07) Dr. John Kirkwood
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pitt scientist opens window on decades of suppressed or ignored cancer research (10/10/07) Drs. Devra Davis and Maryann Donovan
WQED-TV's OnQ news magazine featured Center researchers and their work:
- Mon 10/1: The Pittsburgh Fish Study - Conrad Daniel Volz, DrPh, MPH
- Tue 10/2: Environmental Myths and Reality
- Wed 10/3: COVER STORY: Center for Environmental Oncology
- Wed 10/3: FEATURED GUEST: Devra Davis, PhD, MPH
WIStv, NBC: Hair Creams Could Be Linked to Cancer (9/26/07) Interview with Dr. Davis
HealthDay: Junk Food, TV Driving Kids to Obesity: Studies find it's tougher than ever for youngsters to stay healthy (9/25/07) Goutham Rao, MD
Slate: The New Cigarette: A new book argues that chemical waste is as much to blame for cancer as smoking (9/24/07) Dr. Barron Lerner comments on Dr. Davis's new book, The Secret History of the War on Cancer
MSN: Breast Cancer & Your Environment (9/13/07) Dr. Davis
Living on Earth: Dioxane on the Defensive (9/7/07) Dr. Davis discusses 1,4-dioxane, a carcinogen banned from cosmetics in the European Union but which appears in many US cosmetics, as well as children's bath soaps & shampoos.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Carnal Knowledge: Boys' birthrate advantage is slipping (8/12/07) Dr. Davis
Associated Press (source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette): Scientists to study fish in Allegheny for toxins (8/7/07) Conrad Daniel Volz, DrPH, MPH
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Scientists lured to study Allegheny River & its health effects (8/6/07) Conrad Daniel Volz, DrPH, MPH
University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health: Public Health Quarterly (PDF) (Summer 2007) See the Center's research on pages: 13-15
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: State law could (sun)block teens from tanning (7/26/07) John Kirkwood, MD
Pittsburgh Focus: Dr. Maryann Donovan speaks on Cancer & the Environment (July 2007) Dr. Donovan
Newsweek: "Rivers of Doubt" (July 2007) Dr. Davis
The Huffington Post: How Do We "Eat Low on the Food Chain"? (7/13/07) Dr. Davis
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Home program finds friendly visits are helping families of children with asthma (7/4/07) Dr. Conrad Daniel Volz
WPXI: Grilling Meats Carries Cancer Risk (7/3/07) Dr. Donovan
WPXI: Cancer Concerns About Sweetener Found In Everyday Food (Video) (6/26/07) Dr. Donovan
Daily Courier: Choosing that perfect peach, plum (6/26/07) Dr. Donovan
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Forum on Chemicals to begin Tuesday (6/23/07)
WPXI: Stricter Flammability Rules May Hold Hidden Chemical Danger (6/21/07) Dr. Donovan
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Fish study raises red flag on water supply (6/21/07) Dr. Volz
Journal Sentinel Online: Study reignites debate on sweetener's safety (6/19/07) Dr. Davis
The Environmental Report: Prescription: Enviro-Knowledge for Doctors (6/18/07)
WPXI: Researchers Study Effects of Pollution on Fish in Allegheny River (6/14/07) Dr. Volz
Portland Business Journal: Green Around the Eyes (6/8/07) Dr. Davis
Living on Earth: Cancer Causing Chemicals (6/8/07) Dr. Davis w/host Steve Curwood
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Are we turning a deaf ear on dangers of noise pollution? (6/3/07) Evelyn Talbott, DrPH
Medscape Medical News: Environmental Oncology Coming to a Center Near You? (5/31/07)
EnvironMinute: Listen to Dr. Davis speak on 1,4 Dioxane in cosmetics (MP3) (5/15/07)
Women's Health & The Environment Conference, Pittsburgh PA | Download the toolkit (4/20/07) Media Coverage
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sunday Forum: Toxic Women, Environmental poisons are making us sick, & women seem to be getting the worst of it, according to Teresa Heinz Kerry (4/15/07)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Heinz Kerry just quieter, not silent (4/15/07)
WPXI News: New Kind Of Canary In Coal Mine? Genderless Fish, Estrogen & Mercury Found In 3-Rivers (4/11/07) Dr. Volz
EHP (Publication): Declines in Sex Ratio at Birth & Fetal Deaths in Japan & U.S. Whites, but not in African Americans (4/9/07) FAQs
ABC News, This Week w/George Stephanopoulos: Interview w/Senator John Kerry & Teresa Heinz Kerry (4/8/07)
The Patriot News: Probing cancer clusters: 'A rough road to hoe' (3/18/07) Evelyn Talbott, DrPH
Experts Warn of Carcinogens Found in Children's Bath Products (2/8/07) Dr. Davis
Press conference featured in the:
- Los Angeles Times (syndicated, also in Seattle Times)
- New York Times News Service
- (CBS) Chicago
- WTSP-TV (CBS Tampa Bay)
Newsweek MSNBC.com: A Thousand Threats (1/26/07) Dr. Davis (1st appeared in Newsweek International)
2006
Medical News Today!: Younger African American Women At Significantly Higher Risk For Breast Cancer (11/11/06)
Boston: Left Behind: Despite Overall Reduction in Invasive Breast Cancer Rates, Younger African-American Women Still at Higher Risk (11/7/06) Devra Davis, PhD, MPH, Maryann Donovan, MPH, PhD, Ji Young Song, Yueh Ying Han, PhD and Joel L. Weissfield, MD
South Fayette & Neighbors Magazine: Health & the Environment: A Clear Link (November/December 2006)
NPR: 'Personal Care Products & Breast Cancer Risk' Interview (10/9/06)
LibertyPost: Global Warming Could Boost Illegal Immigration, Expert Says (9/20/06) Also posted by CNN
AOL: Pres Grimsson speech & Summit overview: A Renewable Energy Success Story (9/20/06)
US Newswire: Industry Leader Calls Iceland an Example of Geothermal Energy's Potential, Calls for US-Icelandic Leadership (9/20/06)
WPXI:
- Researchers Investigate Possible Link Between Cancer & Hair Products (7/3/06)
- Channel 11 Uncovers Second-Hand Smoke Dangers (5/15/06)
- Could Cosmetics Make Your Child Sick? (2/14/06)
- Hidden Fly Ash Piles (Video)
- Does Breast Cancer Discriminate? (2/16/05)
The Patriot News: State should ban smoking in public spaces (6/4/06) by Ronald B. Herberman, MD, Director UPCI & UPMC Cancer Centers
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
- Group pushes tougher state rules for mercury emissions (6/7/06)
- The Dirt on Cleaners: Could your spotless home be making you sick? (5/28/06)
- Cancer survivors to confer at Heinz Field (5/3/06)
- Get Rid of Those Nasty Household Chemicals (4/26/06)
- Out of the Chemical Stew: An invisible environmental danger is attacking women & children first (4/23/06)
- Dible pupils get the Message from 'Rachel Carson' performance (4/20/06)
- Leukemia tied to benzene exposure (2/8/06)
- The Thinkers: Pollution expert calls for proactive approach Pittsburgh (11/28/05)
- Smoke & mirrors, Letters to the Editor (11/7/05) By Dr. Devra Davis
- Puts & Calls: Bans on public smoking protect health, economy (10/23/05) by Ronald B. Herberman, MD, Director UPCI & UPMC Cancer Centers
- Cancer center to focus its efforts on prevention (9/21/04)
- Deadly Donora smog starting point for prize-nominated book (10/28/02)
- Judging books: By cover or content? (12/1/02) by Devra Davis
Pitt Magazine: Cancer Crusade (Summer 2005) Article about Dr. Devra Davis
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Pitt gets $1 million grant for anti-cancer initiative (7/12/05)
New Pittsburgh Courier: Black Breast Cancer Linked to Hair Care
WTAE Pittsburgh: Team 4 Investigates Local Air Pollutants (2/18/05)
UPMC Cancer Centers: University Of Pittsburgh Researchers Receive $1 Million In Grants From Department Of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program (11/15/04) Jean Latimer, PhD
UPMC Cancer Centers: New Center for Environmental Oncology Formed at UPCI (2004)
DailyFreeman.com: Breast cancer options (10/19/03)
The Valley Independent: Donora Documentary Wins Emmy (9/18/03) Dr. Devra Davis
The New York Times: Why the Great Smog of London Was Anything but Great (8/12/03)
San Francisco Chronicle: Better Safe Than Sorry — The Precautionary Principle (6/19/03)
San Francisco Chronicle: What causes breast cancer? (5/15/03)
The Society of Environmental Journalists: Spring 2003 SE Journal (2003) Features Dr. Devra Davis and the 1948 Donora disaster
C-SPAN2 "Book TV": When Smoke Ran Like Water (2/8/03)
NOW with Bill Moyers: Deadly Smog (1/17/03) Dr. Devra Davis
Ivanhoe Broadcast News: Our Children and the Environment (4/26/02) Dr. Devra Davis and coverage of the 11th International Conference on Health and the Environment
Newsweek: The Truth About Smog (12/9/02) Dr. Devra Davis
History Today: The Great Smog (Dec 2002) By Dr. Devra Davis
Environmental Health Perspectives: A Look Back at the London Smog of 1952 and the Half Century Since (Dec 2002)
Associated Press: Study Cites Air Pollution Deaths (8/18/01) Dr. Devra Davis
CBS News: Report: Pollution Killing Thousands (8/16/01) Dr. Devra Davis
Jerusalem Post: Incidence of Breast Cancer Up in Israel (9/12/00)
NPR: Global Climate Change and Human Values (2/18/00) Dr. Devra Davis
Sierra Magazine - Sierra Club: Prevention First (Jan-Feb 2000) Dr. Devra Davis
Sierra Magazine - Sierra Club: The Estrogen Connection (Sept-Oct 1999) Dr. Devra Davis
UPMC Cancer Centers: University Of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Team Is The First To Uncover Role Of Faulty DNA Repair In Breast Cancer (4/13/99) Jean Latimer, PhD and Stephen Grant, PhD
The New York Times: Mexico City's Air - A fatal Case of Fatalism (2/14/99) Dr. Devra Davis
Conscious Choice: One In Eight (Jan 1997) Dr. Devra Davis
US News and World Report: A Different Kind of Cancer Risk (1/1/95)
Newsday: Estrogen link search is on for chemicals that may spark breast cancer, by Dan Fagin, (12/28/94)
The Cancer Journal: Cancer Wars
Ecumenical Task Force: Love Canal Collection
