“I wish today’s hearing wasn’t necessary – that this bill wasn’t necessary,” said Rep. Frank Pallone, D-NJ, at the recent House subcommittee hearing on a…
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It’s National Women’s Lung Health Week: Here’s What You Need to Know
The second full week of May marks National Women’s Lung Health Week (May 12-18), a time to promote awareness of lung cancer and other lung…
The New EPA Final Rule on Asbestos — ‘A Complete Betrayal’
On April 17, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new rule that makes sure discontinued uses of asbestos products cannot re-enter the American market…
To Boost Baby Powder Sales, Johnson & Johnson Marketers Targeted Specific Groups Without Communicating Risks
There are over 13,000 plaintiffs alleging that their mesothelioma or ovarian cancer was caused by Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder. Many of those suing the…
Gold Star Wives of America Seeks Support and Awareness for Families of Deceased Veterans This April
When a person decides to join the United States military, they are choosing to commit their lives to 7 core values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless…
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay Dying Woman $29 Million in Latest Talc-Cancer Trial
Is Johnson’s® Baby Powder safe? This is the question millions of consumers around the world are now asking after yet another massive trial loss for…
Claire’s and Justice Products Test Positive for Asbestos Says FDA
In 2017, after receiving reports of asbestos in some cosmetics made by Claire’s and Justice, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted its own tests.…
International Women’s Day and Celebrating the Rare Challenges Women Face
March 8th is International Women’s Day (IWD), an annual effort to celebrate “the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women” while recognizing the persistence…
Jon Stewart Fights for the Urgent Needs of 9/11 Responders Living with Cancer
When the World Trade Center towers collapsed on September 11, 2001, thousands of men and women did not think twice about lending their support. Firefighters,…