Last Thursday, the ADA Education and Reform Act passed in the House on a 225-192 vote. Most Republican and 12 Democrat leaders agreed to amend…
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Stanford University's Stem Cell Research Reveals New Way to Shrink Mesothelioma Tumors
Stanford University researchers may have made a significant breakthrough in cancer research. Using a type of regenerative medicine known as induced pluripotent stem cells, also…
Deadly Children's Cosmetics Should Carry Warning Labels, New Legislation Proposes
Already struggling with debt and declining sales, international accessories retailer Claire’s closed out 2017 by pulling 17 products off its shelves. One consumer’s allegations about…
Got the Rhythm to Save a Life? Find Out How to Perform CPR in This Interactive Game
Would you know what to do if someone nearby went into cardiac arrest? If you’re afraid of finding yourself in a situation where you’d need…
Report: Nursing Homes Misusing Antipsychotic Drugs to Sedate Residents
In its 111-year history, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has never deemed antipsychotic drugs an appropriate treatment for dementia. In fact, the FDA has…
5 Tips for Maximizing a 15-Minute (and Potentially Error-Fraught) Doctor's Visit
In the U.S., the average primary care visit lasts less than 15 minutes. Time is money to large physician networks, whose employers often set doctors…
Researchers Have No Answer for 'Weekend Effect,' a Phenomenon That Kills More Hospital Patients on Weekends
Ten years ago, researchers found a link between weekend or weeknight hospital care and low survival rates for cardiac arrest. The good news is, quality…
How New Medicaid Rules Will Create Problems for People with Disabilities
The Trump administration’s war on people with disabilities launched another assault last week, in revising Medicaid rules. States will now be able to require those…
New Documents Perpetuate Johnson & Johnson's Asbestos Cover-Up
As a January 22nd talc trial fast approaches, Johnson & Johnson is yet again preparing to defend its Baby Powder, a product allegedly contaminated with asbestos.…
