Millions of construction workers are exposed to toxic chemicals every year. Over 80,000 of the chemicals used in the U.S. aren’t publicly registered, leaving workers…
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Asbestos in Our Nation’s Schools: A Ticking Time Bomb
As our nation’s school buildings age and begin to deteriorate, literally millions of people – teachers and students – are being exposed to deadly asbestos…
Johnson & Johnson Breast Implant Lawsuits Persist Amid FDA Warning of Rare Cancer
In the past several years, 9 women who underwent breast augmentation procedures died from a rare form of cancer. The cancer, is called anaplastic large…
8 Signs Your Doctor Isn’t Safe: How to Avoid Costly, and Deadly, Medical Mishaps
Imagine that 3 jumbo jets were to crash, killing everyone on board, every single day of every year. A death toll of such a magnitude…
Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes Has Reached Epidemic Levels – Here Are 8 Tips to Avoid It
When one makes the decision to entrust unfamiliar people with caring for their elderly relative or loved one, they have some challenges to consider. This…
Birth Injuries: Myths, Facts, and Stats about Some of America’s Most Unwarranted Conditions
People often hear about “birth injuries” in the news, in local papers, or on social media networks. Given the distinct trauma associated with them, potential…
Did Certain Employees at the EPA Help Monsanto Cover Up Roundup’s Health Hazards?
A federal judge just released internal documents from chemical giant Monsanto that suggest the company has intentionally and systematically covered up safety and research practices…
CDC: Asbestos Is Still a Major Concern – Here’s a Look at the Latest Numbers
Last week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its newest data regarding asbestos exposure across the nation. Although the numbers are…
The FACT Act of 2017 Protects ‘Innocent Businesses’ at the Expense of Asbestos Victims and Veterans
Earlier this month, the House Judiciary Committee voted 19-11 to pass the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2017. Sponsored by Rep. Blake Farenthold…
