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9 Essential Winter Driving Tips
January 26, 2015Whether you’re a seasoned driver or you recently got your license, there’s one thing that can make any driver grip the steering wheel a little tighter: inclement winter weather. Mother Nature definitely visits certain regions more frequently and intensely than others, but all licensed drivers need to be sure they know how to operate a… Read More
Caring for the Caregiver
January 23, 2015Taking care of a loved one who is ill or has been injured is a significant responsibility. Whether you’re caring for your disabled child, your husband who was injured in a car accident, or your aging parent who may be dealing with serious illness, you are making a huge difference in that person’s life. But,… Read More
Is Playing Football Worth the Headache?
January 21, 2015With the Super Bowl approaching, many of us have football on the brain. However, for all of the exciting plays we’ve seen on the field this season, a darker side of the NFL has also found its way into the national news spotlight. A major topic of conversation has been head injuries and how this… Read More
Gene That Increases Mesothelioma Risk Could Also Be Responsible for Long-Term Survival
December 9, 2014Back in 2011, researchers found that people with a mutation of the BAP1 gene are more likely than others to develop mesothelioma if they are exposed to asbestos. While this information is certainly not very positive — especially for those with the BAP1 mutation — new, encouraging information about extended long-term survival has just been… Read More
Defective Air Bag Recall Affects Millions
November 27, 2014Automakers have issued nearly 8 million recall notices in the U.S. in response to dangerous – and in some cases deadly – air bags. Takata Corporation, the manufacturer of the air bags, has stated that the propellant used to inflate the air bag is defective. When a crash occurs, the propellant can explode, causing the… Read More
Lawsuits Mounting Against Syngenta® over GMO Corn that Tainted U.S. Corn Supply
November 24, 2014Obtaining seed is essential to a farmer’s livelihood — it enables the farmer to grow product, sell it, and make an honest living. Some U.S. corn farmers, however, were sold a genetically modified corn seed by global agribusiness Syngenta, which was not yet approved in China. Despite lacking approval in China, Syngenta sold their GMO… Read More
New Study Says Detergent Pods Are Poisoning Young Children
November 17, 2014A new alarming discovery has parents across the country second-guessing the types of laundry detergent they bring into their homes. The New York Times reports that a study published in the journal Pediatrics reveals the dangers of children having access to single-load packets or “pods” of laundry detergent. Analyzing records from the National Poison Data… Read More
Just Because You Don’t Think You Were Exposed to Asbestos Doesn’t Mean You Weren’t
November 6, 2014Veterans are diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases far more often than any other group of people. In fact, veterans represent 33% of mesothelioma cases. As alarming as that number is, it is equally frustrating to hear that veterans could have been exposed to asbestos during their time of service without knowing the dangers…. Read More
What You Learned in the Military Could Put You at Risk
November 3, 2014You learned many valuable skills while serving in the military: teamwork, discipline, and a professional trade that you may have turned into a lifelong career once you entered civilian life. Here are examples of common jobs that many veterans transition to: Machinist Boiler technician Shipbuilder Demolition worker Carpenter Construction worker Roofer Floor and insulation installer… Read More
Don’t Be Misdiagnosed
October 30, 2014You may be surprised to learn that doctors don’t automatically screen for asbestos-related illnesses. They can easily view symptoms such as general fatigue or a lingering cough as related to something far less serious than mesothelioma or another illness linked to asbestos exposure. It is critically important that you tell your doctor if you served… Read More