A Vietnamese doctor who has helped seek justice for victims of the powerful defoliant dioxin ''Agent Orange'' used by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War is among this year's winners of the Ramon ...
MOUNTAIN HOME, Tenn. (WJHL)- More than 58,000 American soldiers died in the Vietnam War, but the number of those dying from its impacts continues to rise because of Agent Orange. “It was a very strong ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ending years of wait, the government agreed Thursday to provide disability benefits to as many as 2,100 Air Force reservists and active-duty forces exposed to Agent Orange residue on ...
An attorney for a Miami chess teacher accused of molesting a 6-year-old student made a number of health claims during the man's court appearance, including that he suffers from exposure to Agent ...
According to the federal government, an estimated 300,000 Vietnam veterans have died from the dangers of Agent Orange. The defoliant was heavily used during the conflict. Now, there is a new ...
FILE- Flying a bare 100 feet above the jungle hills west of Hue, 5 bulky 'C-123 providers' cut loose a spray of chemical defoliant on August 14, 1968. The chemicals used burn off heavy foliage hiding ...
LAYTON — A Davis County nonprofit seeks to create a memorial for Vietnam War veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange, a chemical herbicide and defoliant used during the conflict that has been ...
November 30 marks the International Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare. Established by the United Nations in 2015, the day honors those who have suffered from chemical weapons and ...
When people think of war, they often picture the battlefield—the noise, the smoke, the horror, and the loss. But the Vietnam War left behind another, quieter battlefield that stretches across decades ...
A Vietnam veteran's Parkinson's diagnosis was linked to Agent Orange exposure a half-century after his service. Agent Orange, a toxic defoliant used in the Vietnam War, continues to cause health ...
The month of October is used to raise awareness for dozens of causes and illnesses each year. From breast cancer to domestic violence. It’s also Agent Orange awareness month, reminding us of the ...