Many Americans like to believe that their government does everything it can to protect its citizens from deadly things. Every year,America spends a fortune fighting…
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Report: Surgical Errors Are Often Hidden from Patients
Imagine this — you undergo a common medical procedure. Upon waking, the surgeon says “everything went well.” Great, right? Well, perhaps not. According to a…
California Issues $17 Million in Medical Error Fines but the Problem Is Worse Than Ever
Lurking just behind heart disease and cancer, the 3rd leading killer of Americans isn’t a disease, but the medical field itself. Recent reports suggest that…
Nursing Homes Are Being Devastated by Medicare Cuts and Poor Staffing
There are about 1.6 million Americans living inside of roughly 15,000 nursing homes across the United States. Yes, these are big numbers, but surprisingly, they’re…
Risperdal® Drug Hit with $70 Million Verdict for Causing Boy to Grow Breasts
A Philadelphia jury found on Friday, July 1st, 2016, that the antipsychotic drug Risperdal® did in fact cause a Tennessee boy to grow breasts —…
Warren Zevon’s Son Working to Destroy Myths about Asbestos
Surely when one hears the name “Warren Zevon” one thinks of head-banging rock ‘n roll of the late 70s and early 80s; they think of…
North America's Largest Automotive Recall: Defective Takata Airbags to Blame
Japanese auto parts supplier Takata Corporation is finally admitting that its air bags are defective, and almost 34 million vehicles are now being recalled in…
Independence Day: America’s Single-Deadliest Day for Drivers
The long-awaited July 4th weekend is upon us and — no surprise — America’s roadways will be absolutely clogged with cars and drivers. Not only…
Medical Malpractice Shrouded in Hospital Secrecy
After last month’s bombshell report from the British Medical Journal (BMJ) that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in America – accounting…
