Elder abuse is a substantial public health problem, threatening the health and human rights of millions of older adults all over the world. In the…
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Over 30% of FDA-Approved Drugs a Threat to Health and Safety, Finds Report
In the last 10 years, over 4.5 million Americans have been injured, permanently debilitated, hospitalized, or killed by adverse drug events. If this isn’t unsettling…
Federal Healthcare Proposal Requires Confidential Reports on Hospital Errors to Become Public
Far too many people are dying in our hospitals. Yet, not always from the illness with which they were admitted. Fatal medical negligence – including…
How the States Abandoned Their Firefighters
Explosions and collapsing roofs aren’t the only dangers firefighters face. The real killer is cancer. While the U.S Fire Administration reports 65 on-duty fatalities in…
The Conspiracy to Kill the Men & Women Who Built America
Millions of construction workers are exposed to toxic chemicals every year. Over 80,000 of the chemicals used in the U.S. aren’t publicly registered, leaving workers…
Asbestos in Our Nation’s Schools: A Ticking Time Bomb
As our nation’s school buildings age and begin to deteriorate, literally millions of people – teachers and students – are being exposed to deadly asbestos…
8 Signs Your Doctor Isn’t Safe: How to Avoid Costly, and Deadly, Medical Mishaps
Imagine that 3 jumbo jets were to crash, killing everyone on board, every single day of every year. A death toll of such a magnitude…
The Key to Promoting Patient Safety and Reducing Malpractice Claims? Civilized Communication, New Study Says
Could patients who are under the care of surgeons with a history of communicating impolitely be at higher risk of medical complications? A new study…
Breaking: CNN Report Cites Violent Sexual Abuse Cases in Over 1,000 Nursing Homes, Many More Remaining Hidden
As most people who have searched or are searching for long-term care for their elders are aware, finding an appropriate facility is no easy task.…
