Last month the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was allowed to expire, putting many children from low-income families in jeopardy. This program, which is mostly…
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Colgate-Palmolive Settles Claims in Asbestos-Containing Talcum Powder Litigation
In the company’s second talc lawsuit in Philadelphia, Colgate-Palmolive on Friday agreed to settle a claim that its asbestos-containing products caused cancer. The plaintiff in…
Chuck Norris Files Lawsuit Claiming MRI Drug Makers ‘Poisoned’ His Wife
Earlier this month, actor Chuck Norris and his wife, Gena, filed a lawsuit against 11 companies allegedly responsible for poisoning Gina with a gadolinium-based contrast…
When Nursing Homes Get Tired of Patients, They’ll Do Anything to Get Rid of Them
When CMS wrote a rule allowing nursing homes to enforce binding arbitration earlier this year, the mammoth task of choosing a safe place to live…
New Research: Physician Burnout and Shortages Growing Concerns for Patient Safety
New research shows that 1 in 5 physicians hopes to reduce their clinical hours, while 1 in 50 plans to quit altogether in the next…
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: "Shine a Light" and Save Lives
Lung cancer is by far the leading cancer killer. Among both men and women, it accounts for 27 percent of all cancer deaths: that’s more…
Trump Backed EPA Endangers Firefighters with Narrow Interpretation of Chemical Safety Law
Millions of tons of asbestos are among the masses of toxic chemicals escaping Congress-ordered review thanks largely to President Donald Trump’s intervention, according to an…
Guardians Under Scrutiny as Financial Exploitation Becomes a Major Issue in U.S. Nursing Home Abuse
What do Palm Beach, Sarasota, San Antonio, Albuquerque, Naples, and Clark County all have in common? Each of these cities or counties, with their sunny…
USA Today Report: VA Hid Major Medical Errors, Resulting in Patient Injury or Death
At the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the agency entrusted with the delicate care of our nation’s brave veterans, officials have buried medical workers’…
