On Thursday, July 29, pharmaceutical giant Bayer A.G. announced on an investment call that it intends to replace the herbicide glyphosate — the active ingredient…
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August 4th Marks the U.S. Coast Guard’s 231st Birthday!
Each year on August 4, the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its birthday. This year marks 231 years since the U.S. Coast Guard was established by…
FDA Warns Health Care Providers to Stop Using Stainless Steel NuVasive Precice® Limb-Lengthening Devices
In a recent letter to health care providers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressed its concern over NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.’s Precice® devices…
Connecticut Becomes Second State to Ban PFAS-Containing Firefighting Foam
This July, Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut took a major step in combating the threat of harmful chemicals called PFAS by signing into Connecticut state…
Rapid-American Liquidates Assets, Establishes New Asbestos Trust Fund for Victims of Asbestos-Related Disease
Rapid-American, a retail and consumer holding company once known for its McCrory Stores and cosmetics company Elizabeth Arden (now owned by Revlon, Inc.),…
Recent HHS Data Show a 32% Increase in Deaths Among Nursing Home Residents
For many, it’s no surprise to learn that nursing home residents have suffered disproportionately compared to the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic. But just…
The Big Problem with Baby Sleep Aids
Baby sleep aids — products such as the infamous Fisher-Post® Rock ‘n Play™ inclined sleeper — have recently come under fire after investigations revealed such…
How to Advocate for a Nursing Home Resident
Moving a loved one into a nursing home can be a stressful experience to say the least. It’s not unusual for family members to be…
Talking With Your Doctor About Mesothelioma Treatment Options
As a cancer patient, one of the most important things you can do for yourself is become your own advocate. Doing so often involves initiating…
