The link between asbestos and diseases like mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer is well understood today, but that wasn’t always the case. More than anyone…
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2020 Begins with a Nationwide Ban of Popular Vaping Products
As one of the first actions of the new year, the Trump administration announced a nationwide ban of many popular flavored vaping products. The new…
House Passes PFAS Legislation — Senate Promises to Squander It
On January 10, the House of Representatives approved a bill that would provide stricter regulations of “forever chemicals.” This dangerous group of substances captured the…
Asbestos in Schools: A Threat That Only Increases With Age
There’s a hidden threat in 33% of American schools — a toxin lying dormant in the walls, pipes, and insulation of thousands of classrooms. If…
As Number of Vaping Illnesses Passes 2,500, CDC Points Finger at THC Additive
The number of people who have suffered from a vaping-related lung illness has topped 2,500 nationwide, according to a report published by the Centers for…
J&J CEO Wants Congress to Hear His Company’s Side of the Talc Story—Just Not Under Oath
After this year’s first Congressional hearing on the public health risks of asbestos in talcum powder, Johnson and Johnson (J&J) objected to the fact that…
Colorado Springs Residents Forced to Evacuate Homes After Asbestos Exposure
Residents of 2 apartment complexes in Colorado Springs, Colorado, were given a rude awakening this month, as local authorities ordered occupants to evacuate their homes…
‘Dark Waters’ Confronts the Doom and Gloom of Reckless Corporate Power
When it comes to so-called “whistleblower” movies, there is always a risk that the story will fall flat, resting on the assumption that public knowledge…
Why Is a Federal Agency Hiring Doctors With Records of Malpractice, Sexual Abuse, and Addiction?
What happens to a doctor after they seriously injure or kill one of their patients because of malpractice? Or when they use their position of…
