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…
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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…
COVID-19 Exposes America’s Desperate Need For Nursing Home Reform
By some estimates, nursing homes account for roughly 40% of deaths associated with COVID-19 in the United States. As staggering as that number is, it’s…
The Breathtaking Toll of COVID-19 on Nursing Homes
One of the many unspoken stories of the coronavirus pandemic is its impact on nursing homes. An astonishing share of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S.…
As Europe Moves to Ban PFAS, Why Can't the U.S.?
It’s now well understood that a family of man-made chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are toxic environmental contaminants. Worse? They are everywhere.…
Nearly 20,000 Lawsuits Later, Johnson & Johnson Ends Sales of Its Iconic Talc-Based Baby Powder in U.S., Canada
On May 19, 2020, Johnson & Johnson announced it will be discontinuing sales of its iconic talc-based baby powder in the United States and Canada.…
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…
