One of the main strategies nursing homes are using to combat the spread of coronavirus is to restrict visits from family. While the reasoning behind…
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A Mesothelioma Patient Caught COVID-19 and Showed No Respiratory Problems. How?
The more scientists learn about the novel coronavirus the more complicated the disease it causes appears to be. COVID-19 traditionally presents as a respiratory illness…
After Decline, Nursing Home Coronavirus Deaths Are Rising Again
Despite lockdowns and other measures designed to prevent coronavirus from spreading into nursing homes, the number of viral nursing home deaths is rising in states…
Study: Every Available Method of PFAS Disposal Increases Contamination
There are currently 3 primary ways for disposing of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the dangerous chemicals used to make firefighting foam and a host…
Finding Asbestos in Your Home Is Normal — Here’s What to Do Next
Taking the proper actions after you discover asbestos will protect everyone who lives and works in the area. If you encounter asbestos in a building…
August 1 Marks the Ninth Annual World Lung Cancer Day, Spotlighting One of the World’s Biggest Killers
On August 1, 2021, people across the globe come together to recognize World Lung Cancer Day — an annual international campaign that brings much-needed education…
3M Deceived the U.S. Military, Knowingly Sold Faulty Earplugs, and Almost Got Away With It
In 2018, 3M Company paid the U.S. Department of Justice $9.1 Million to resolve allegations that it supplied the U.S. military with defective earplugs. The…
Most American Women Are Not Aware of the Risk of Cancer Associated with Breast Implants
The majority of American women are not aware that breast implants are linked to a rare form of cancer. While researchers and regulators have come…
Fight to Control Toxic PFAS Chemicals Moves to the States
Frustrated by federal inaction, a number of state legislatures have moved to regulate toxic PFAS chemicals within their own borders. At least 5 states have…
