As a cancer patient, one of the most important things you can do for yourself is become your own advocate. Doing so often involves initiating…
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Here’s How to Honor Juneteenth — Our Newest Federal Holiday
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st, 1863, ordering the liberation of nearly 4 million enslaved African-Americans in the Confederate south. Despite the…
Consumer Product Safety Commission Bans Unregulated Baby Sleeping Products After Death of at Least 90 Infants
During the first week of June, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a ban on an assortment of infant sleeping products that have…
COVID-19 Birth Trends Point to Lasting Impacts on American Society
The U.S. birth rate is at its lowest in decades. But where before this so-called "baby bust" was thought to be triggered by COVID-19, experts…
Recognizing the Signs of Elder Abuse (Even When They're Harder to Spot)
Elder abuse has always occurred insidiously, but COVID-19 has added more layers of secrecy to this horrible trend. For one thing, social isolation is one…
3M Loses First Trial over Allegedly Defective Military Earplugs in a 7.1M Verdict
A Florida federal jury has hit manufacturer 3M with a $7.1 Million verdict in the first bellwether trial of a multidistrict litigation hearing involving 3M's…
Following Reports of Injuries and One Death, Peloton® Recalls Its Treadmills
On Wed., May 5, 2021, Peloton® announced a voluntary recall of its treadmills — just two-and-a-half weeks after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)…
On International Firefighters Day, We Recognize the Brave Men and Women Who Protect Our Local Communities
Tuesday, May 4 marks International Firefighters Day — a day to both remember all of the firefighters who have lost their lives and to support…
Peloton® Faces Questions about Dangers to Children After Death and Serious Injuries
A child's death by injuries from a Peloton® Tread+™ has led the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to warn against using the popular at-home…
