Father’s Day is met with difficulty by many in the asbestos prevention community. For thousands of families impacted by asbestos, they are acutely aware of…
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Cardiovascular Disease Added to Growing List of Risks Associated with E-cigarettes
Recent findings published by the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute show that e-cigarettes and various e-cigarette flavors may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The study focused…
Firefighting Foam Linked to Health Issues Like Cancer
Firefighting foam has been widely used by the military, fire departments, and private corporations since the mid-1950s. However, recent lawsuits have linked firefighting foam to…
Senate Report: 400 Nursing Homes with Serious Violations Hidden from Public
It’s a sad fact that nursing home abuse has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. What many members of the public may not realize…
Firefighter Cancer Registry Will Be Valuable Research Tool in Fight Against Cancer
Firefighting is obviously a dangerous profession. Every year, thousands of men and women risk their health and safety to save lives, homes and communities. Yet…
Workers Abused, Raped, Trafficked at Elder Care Homes
Elder care facilities are fast becoming an alternative to nursing homes. One of the main reasons for the shift is the lower cost. Elder care…
$300 Million in Punitive Damages Added by New York Jury in Talc Lawsuit
A New York jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $300 Million in punitive damages over claims their talc products caused a woman’s mesothelioma.…
Prescriptions, Prognoses and Second Opinions: Avoiding Medical Errors in Healthcare
There is no question that the United States has some of the best doctors and medical facilities in the world. Yet it remains a sad…
Inviting Disaster: U.S. Increased Asbestos Imports in 2018
The United States is the only developed country in the west that has not banned asbestos. Over 55 other nations have made the import and…
