For many, it’s no surprise to learn that nursing home residents have suffered disproportionately compared to the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic. But just…
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The Big Problem with Baby Sleep Aids
Baby sleep aids — products such as the infamous Fisher-Price® Rock ‘n Play™ inclined sleeper — have recently come under fire after investigations revealed such…
Talking With Your Doctor About Mesothelioma Treatment Options
As a cancer patient, one of the most important things you can do for yourself is become your own advocate. Doing so often involves initiating…
Here’s How to Honor Juneteenth — Our Newest Federal Holiday
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st, 1863, ordering the liberation of nearly 4 million enslaved African-Americans in the Confederate south. Despite the…
Happy 246th Birthday to the U.S. Army
June 14, 2021 marks the 246th birthday of the U.S. Army — the military branch that is largely responsible for our independence from Britain and…
Consumer Product Safety Commission Bans Unregulated Baby Sleeping Products After Death of at Least 90 Infants
During the first week of June, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a ban on an assortment of infant sleeping products that have…
More Than 40,000 Americans: Estimated Number of Asbestos-Related Deaths Rises Once Again
Every 12 minutes, an American dies from an asbestos-related disease. That’s according to recent data from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which…
COVID-19 Birth Trends Point to Lasting Impacts on American Society
The U.S. birth rate is at its lowest in decades. But where before this so-called "baby bust" was thought to be triggered by COVID-19, experts…
Recognizing the Signs of Elder Abuse (Even When They're Harder to Spot)
Elder abuse has always occurred insidiously, but COVID-19 has added more layers of secrecy to this horrible trend. For one thing, social isolation is one…
