Pregnancy and childbirth complications have put women at risk of death throughout human history. In America, up until the 1930s, the chances were 1 in…
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Why You Should Be Outraged: Children’s Makeup Sold at Claire’s Found to Contain Asbestos
Last year it was the teen clothing store Justice (formerly known as The Limited Too), and now, this year, it’s Claire’s – the popular fashion…
December Is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month: Here’s Everything You Need to Remember
2007 was a bad year for the nation’s largest toymaker, Mattel Inc. After recalling 1.5 million Chinese-made Fisher-Price toys worldwide, Mattel recalled another 9.3 million…
Chuck Norris Files Lawsuit Claiming MRI Drug Makers ‘Poisoned’ His Wife
Earlier this month, actor Chuck Norris and his wife, Gena, filed a lawsuit against 11 companies allegedly responsible for poisoning Gina with a gadolinium-based contrast…
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: "Shine a Light" and Save Lives
Lung cancer is by far the leading cancer killer. Among both men and women, it accounts for 27 percent of all cancer deaths: that’s more…
By the Numbers: Nursing Home Abuse Complaints Up 37% Since 2011
For nursing home complaints to be on the rise is upsetting in and of itself, but for them to also increase in severity is nearly…
How to Become an Ambassador for Global Change This World CP Day
For the 17 million people worldwide living with cerebral palsy and their 350 million relatives and caregivers, October 6 isn’t just another Friday. Tomorrow marks…
How to Prevent Medical Errors: A 10-Step Guide for Doctors and Patients
In a 1999 report entitled “To Err Is Human,” the Institute of Medicine estimated that up to 98,000 hospital patients were dying every year from…
New Infant Mortality Data Released: Are Minorities at Higher Risk of Preventable Birth Injuries and Deaths?
Among developed nations, the United States maintains 1 of the highest rates of infant death in the world. Infant health and care is improving, and…
