Every day we see drug ads on TV, on subway cars, and even plastered across public bus benches – but have you ever wondered how…
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Oregon Sues GNC for Selling "Natural" Supplements Laced with Illegal Chemicals
Last week, Oregon's attorney general sued General Nutrition Corporation (GNC) for allegedly selling so-called “natural dietary supplements” that were laced with illegal chemicals. Attorney General…
For the First Time, Fukushima Recovery Worker Diagnosed with Radiation-Linked Cancer
On March 11, 2011, a powerful magnitude-9 earthquake rocked northeastern Japan, unleashing a devastating tsunami. The effects of both natural disasters dealt a savage blow…
A History of Asbestos Part V: Fight to Ban Asbestos Carries on into the 21st Century
Once considered safe enough to use in toothpaste, the history surrounding asbestos is riddled with strange fascination as well as fear and loathing. For centuries,…
Jon Stewart’s Enduring Role as 9/11 Activist
On September 16th, the day the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act was originally set to expire, Jon Stewart joined 9/11 first-responders on Capitol…
Top 5 Cancerous States in the U.S.: Is Your State One of Them?
Cancer: The word itself makes many Americans shutter in fear. The United States has the 7th highest cancer rate in the world. Yet, within…
A History of Asbestos Part IV: Known Killer Goes to War
Picture it: The year is 1939. World War II has just begun and battles are underway clear across Europe. And back on the home front?…
2 Battling TSCA Bills Fight It Out in Congress
This past spring, when two bills were introduced to the U.S. Senate aimed at reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976, it was…
A History of Asbestos Part III: Modern Man Rediscovers Asbestos
Once considered an ancient marvel, asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral with a recorded history that yields both fascination and concern. From ancient times, through…
