Recently, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved new safety measures to better protect infants from potentially fatal hazards associated with crib mattresses and…
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February Is National Cancer Prevention Month
Each year, more than 600,000 Americans die from cancer, making it the second-leading cause of death right after heart disease. What’s even more troubling is…
Do Your Heating Ducts Contain Asbestos? Know Your Exposure Risk
For roughly 30 years, between the early 1950s and 1980, forced-air heating ducts installed in American buildings and houses were often constructed, secured, or wrapped…
Lawsuits Allege Cow’s Milk-Based Formula Causes NEC, Other Deadly Conditions in Preterm Infants
Recently, cow’s milk-based baby formula products have come under fire as a growing number of lawsuits allege such products can lead to the development of…
As Minimum Wage Rises in Some States, So Too Do Worker Fears of Wage Theft
On New Year’s Day, minimum wage rose in 21 states and 35 cities across the country. According to the National Employment Law Project (NELP), which…
Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month 2022
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Occupational cancer among firefighters is the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the field. In fact, firefighters are twice…
Today Is the Anniversary of the First Successful Cesarean Section in the U.S.
While many people think of a cesarean section as a fairly modern medical innovation, depictions of C-sections can be found in Greek mythology, ancient Chinese…
The Basics of Medical Mistakes and Why They Can Happen to Anyone — Even Celebrities
A few years ago, Johns Hopkins shocked the world when its medical school published findings that showed medical errors to be the third-leading cause of…
Sokolove Law — Giving Back This Holiday Season and All Throughout the Year
Seen by many as “the most wonderful time of the year,” the holidays are often associated with the giving spirit — a season for sharing…
