Researchers at the University of Michigan and Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System recently sent out a fictional case study to primary-care professionals at Veterans Affairs medical centers across the country to test whether these professionals would pick up on the medical risks associated with giving a hypothetical patient a number of medications. While the … Continued
Read MoreIn Mossville, a town in Louisiana, toxic emissions from industrial plants have been reported as causing severe health issues for residents. These plants include oil refineries, petrochemical plants, and the country’s largest vinyl chloride manufacturer (a component of PVC plastic), all emitting millions of pounds of toxins each year into nearby air, water, and soil. … Continued
Read MoreOn November 3rd, U.S. regulators imposed the largest fine ever ($200 million) in the auto industry’s history on Takata Corp. Takata Corp has been supplying companies like Honda with airbags and arguably providing incomplete and inaccurate data. Regulators ordered the company to stop producing air-bag inflators that use ammonium nitrate. The decision correlated with a … Continued
Read MoreIn what has been reported as a sad turn of events, a six-year-old boy was shot to death on November 5th in a Louisiana car chase between the boy’s father and marshals. Although the incident is still under investigation, it has been released that the shooting took place in Marksville as marshals were pursuing the … Continued
Read MoreAccording to documents posted by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently decided not to enforce toxic lead limits required by law regarding artificial turf. This is shocking, particularly in light of recent safety concerns regarding the carcinogenic threats posed by the material. What Is Artificial Turf? What is artificial turf … Continued
Read MoreIn what has received headline news, on October 26, the World Health Organization announced that processed meats (including hot dogs, ham, sausages, corned beef, and beef jerky) and red meat (including beef, veal, pork, lamb, mutton, and goat) cause cancer. The findings were made by a panel of 22 international experts who reviewed decades of … Continued
Read MoreOn October 20th, the widow of a man who died after being exposed to asbestos dust and fiber for years on the job filed suit against ExxonMobil and Mobil Oil, blaming the company for causing his death via exposure to these toxic materials (eventually developing and suffering from mesothelioma). The suit specifically alleges that the … Continued
Read MoreKim Davis has been in the news a lot lately, but with a new development every few days, and different sources disagreeing about the facts, it has been a hard story to follow. Starting in 1991, Davis served as chief deputy clerk of Rowan County Kentucky, serving under her mother, the Clerk of Rowan County. … Continued
Read MoreRecently, the Washington Post highlighted the safety and liability concerns associated with hosting gun shows, which draw thousands of firearm enthusiasts each year. In an effort to protect both those attending the shows (and those that live in surrounding areas), one commission decided to impose safety restrictions–such as banning live ammunition on the premises where … Continued
Read MoreIn what is perhaps every family’s worst nightmare when they take a loved one to the emergency room (ER), one woman had the unthinkable happen to her: her husband was declared dead by the attending doctor when he was actually still alive. Allegedly, her husband died as the direct result of the hospital mistakenly assuming … Continued
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