On May 19, 2020, Johnson & Johnson announced it will be discontinuing sales of its iconic talc-based baby powder in the United States and Canada.…
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Common Bladder Medication Elmiron® Linked to Severe Vision Problems
A common prescription drug used to treat a painful bladder condition is now under fire for allegedly damaging its users’ retinas. For context, the retina…
Can Buildings Be Demolished Safely Without Asbestos Abatement?
In Detroit, the emergency demolition of houses that contain asbestos has presented researchers with an unusual opportunity for study. Normally, before renovating or tearing down…
Cancer Risk from Asbestos Inhalation Confirmed by EPA — What Happens Next?
As part of its unprecedented review of toxic substances used in America, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its draft risk evaluation for…
Is the COVID-19 Pandemic Causing a Spike in Bad Faith Insurance?
The business model for insurance is highly profitable during the good times. When disaster strikes, however, insurance companies suddenly find themselves on the hook for…
Zantac and Other Ranitidine Drugs Removed from U.S. Market After FDA Testing
Due to concerns about a potentially cancer-causing contaminant, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested the immediate removal of a popular heartburn drug…
Global Asbestos Awareness Week: Is Asbestos Hiding in Your Home?
It’s scary enough to know that asbestos can cause deadly diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and asbestos-related lung cancer. It’s even scarier to know that…
Global Asbestos Awareness Week: Occupations With High Risks of Asbestos Exposure
For decades now, asbestos has been waging a silent war on American laborers in all corners of industry, killing hundreds of thousands. Once hailed as…
Global Asbestos Awareness Week: Debunking the Myths About Asbestos
Most Americans know that asbestos is dangerous and deadly. But much of the information beyond that fact remains cloudy. Widespread myths can keep the public…
