Rideshare services like Uber® and Lyft® were designed to provide users with a safe, convenient trip to their destination. However, riders may be at risk…
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Newly Released ATSDR Camp Lejeune Report Reveals Links to Additional Cancers
After months of legal battles, a long-awaited study conducted by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) on the increased risk of cancer…
Was There Asbestos at Camp Lejeune? Mesothelioma Risks for Veterans on Base
From 1953 to 1987, the water at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was contaminated with dangerous chemicals. In addition to the toxic water, veterans…
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…
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…
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…
