Chemical and pharmaceutical giant Bayer has agreed to pay more than $10 Billion to settle claims that the weed killer Roundup® causes cancer. The settlement,…
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Medicals Errors Were a Problem Long Before the Pandemic Overwhelmed Hospitals
Looking at pandemics in the past, there’s a strong possibility of a coronavirus resurgence. Would hospitals be prepared? To some extent, the COVID-19 outbreak caught…
Study Finds Electronic Health Records Miss 1 Out of 3 Medication Errors
What happens when someone receives the wrong drug? Or, when someone is unknowingly prescribed a drug that may have adverse effects when added to another…
Asbestos in Talc Concerns Prompt L’Oreal, Chanel, and Revlon to Drop Potentially Hazardous Cosmetic Products
Public outcry, coupled with nearly 20,000 talcum powder lawsuits, has prompted major cosmetics manufacturers to move away from talc — a key ingredient in many…
Can Buildings Be Demolished Safely Without Asbestos Abatement?
In Detroit, the emergency demolition of houses that contain asbestos has presented researchers with an unusual opportunity for study. Normally, before renovating or tearing down…
Cancer Risk from Asbestos Inhalation Confirmed by EPA — What Happens Next?
As part of its unprecedented review of toxic substances used in America, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its draft risk evaluation for…
Doctors Warn of Connection Between Vaping and COVID-19 Severity
Among the many misconceptions of COVID-19 is the idea that only the elderly are at risk of contracting it. As the disease continues to overwhelm…
New Complaint Alleges Inovio Pharmaceuticals Falsely Claimed Development of COVID-19 Vaccine
On Feb. 14, 2020, Chief Executive Officer of Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Joseph Kim announced on a live Fox Business News broadcast with host Neal Cavuto…
Lying Kills: Truth In the Era of the Coronavirus
In the coming years, lessons will be drawn from the actions taken (or not taken) by those in power during the coronavirus pandemic. Although the…
