On February 17, 2022, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public warning, advising parents and caregivers to stop purchasing and feeding…
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What You Need to Know About How Trucking Accidents Differ From Passenger Vehicle Accidents
All auto accidents — no matter how many cars are involved or the extent of the damages — are unfortunate and sometimes tragic events. But…
Honor Military Service Members This Week With a National Salute to Veteran Patients
Each year, during the week of February 14, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) holds its National Salute to Veteran Patients Program. According…
CPSC Approves New Safety Measures for Infant Crib Mattresses, Following 139 Infant Deaths
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…
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…
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…
