January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Firefighters are twice as likely to develop certain types of cancer than the general population, according to the International…
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4 Reasons Dangerous Dog Bites Are on the Rise
Over the last few years, there has been a concerning rise in dog bites across the nation, with thousands suffering serious injuries. Dog bite injuries…
New Emergency Rules for the Growing Problem of Silicosis in California
On December 15, the California Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board voted to approve emergency temporary standards on silica products to combat the surge in…
What Is Asbestos Poisoning? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Asbestos poisoning can refer to many illnesses that are caused by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was used in over 3,000 products…
The Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Timeline (1950s to Today)
Over a year ago, United States President Joe Biden made history on August 10, 2022 by signing the bipartisan PACT Act into law. The new…
How to Advocate for a Nursing Home Resident
Moving a loved one into a nursing home can be a stressful experience, especially with reports of nursing home abuse in the news so often.…
Silica Dust Exposure & the Threat of Silicosis in Quartz Countertop Workers
Crystalline silica is a mineral found in stone, sand, concrete, and other materials. The most common form of crystalline silica is quartz, but when quartz…
First 3 Camp Lejeune Settlements Total $850,000
On October 30, an attorney for the U.S. government announced the first three settlements for Camp Lejeune water contamination victims have been reached. This compensation…
More Eye Drops Join EzriCare® in FDA Warnings Due to Bacterial Contamination
Following an outbreak of infections caused by contaminated EzriCare® and Delsam Pharma® Artificial Tears eye drops, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has continued…
