Ever wonder whether the cleaning products you use around the house are dangerous? You can find the answer to that and other questions about radon testing, allergic reactions and sensitivity to smells associated with new carpet and fresh paint, and the potential dangers associated with insulation, in the Alphabetical Index of Health Topics. Also, your questions about Legionnaire's Disease, Lyme Disease and "Bird Fever" will be answered.

If you have questions about the quality of your local drinking water; would be interested in advice from the Federal Trade Commission on purchase of home water treatment systems; or would like to find out more about Cryptosporidiosis, we direct your attention to the Alphabetical Index of Health Topics.

We also cover such topics as chemicals you breathe from having your clothes dry cleaned and pumping your own gas at the local Filling Station. There is also an explaination on why summertime in urban areas brings on burning eyes and tightening in your chest.

Why can't you order a hamburger cooked "medium rare" in you local pub? Ever wondered whether sulfites in wine could be causing your anemia? Are you concerned that your family is getting exposed to pesticides from the food you prepare? These and other questions are addressed in the Alphabetical Index of Health Topics.

There are also answers to your questions about buying a house located near high tension wires and the use of halogen bulbs in your home or office. You can also find out about the risk of cellular communications located in close proximity to your home or apartment.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has many factsheets and pamphlets about these and other problems related to environmental exposure. And it's all free. Contact the NIEHS Office of Communications (919/541-3345). The staff often can provide answers over the phone or will mail or fax copies of factsheets, as necessary. You can access the NIEHS-developed factsheets from our factsheet Web site (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/oc/factsheets/fsmenu.htm).