For decades now, asbestos has been publicly known as a lethal carcinogen. It may be an organic mineral found naturally within the earth, but it…
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EPA Under Fire During First-Ever Hearing on Full Asbestos Ban
“I wish today’s hearing wasn’t necessary – that this bill wasn’t necessary,” said Rep. Frank Pallone, D-NJ, at the recent House subcommittee hearing on a…
New York Times Editorial Board Calls for Reckoning on Medical Device Safety
The market for the manufacturing of medical devices has more than doubled since the year 2000, with industry sales topping off at around $400 Billion.…
It's National Women’s Lung Health Week: Here’s What You Need to Know
The second full week of May marks National Women’s Lung Health Week (May 12-18), a time to promote awareness of lung cancer and other lung…
FDA Will Not Ban Textured Breast Implants Due to Cancer Risks
On May 2, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced steps the agency is taking in order to address growing concerns about cancer associated with…
Mallinckrodt Whistleblowers Say Company Deceived, Mislead and Bribed Doctors in Illegal Marketing Scheme
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided to intervene in a whistleblower lawsuit against Questcor Pharmaceuticals, which is now owned by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. The newly…
The New EPA Final Rule on Asbestos - 'A Complete Betrayal’
On April 17, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new rule that makes sure discontinued uses of asbestos products cannot re-enter the American market…
FDA Orders Complete and Total End to the Sale and Distribution of Pelvic Mesh
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered an immediate halt to the sale and distribution of all surgical mesh products used to repair pelvic…
Deaths from Falls on Jobsites Reach Record-High Rates
In April 2019, a worker fell from a roof to his death while preparing for Coachella, a famous music festival. This man had worked with…
