The year was 1999 — now 20 years ago — when a landmark report from the Institute of Medicine (IoM) revealed that as many as…
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Toxic Chemicals From Military Bases Seeping Into Groundwater of Surrounding Communities
After reviewing Defense Department records, a new investigation from the Los Angeles Times revealed that 21 military bases in California were contaminated with “forever chemicals.”…
Lung Disease Associated With Vaping Causes Another Death
How dangerous is vaping? For the last several years, public health officials have tried to alert the public to the truth: no one knows exactly…
Catholic Church, Jeffrey Epstein, and Boy Scouts of America Named in First Wave of NY Sex Abuse Lawsuits Filed Under Child Victims Act
For decades, thousands of New Yorker childhood sexual abuse survivors have been stonewalled into silence by the Roman Catholic Church. Many of these survivors have…
Boy Scouts of America Faces New Sexual Abuse Lawsuit — and 800 Additional Cases May Soon Follow
The Texas-based scouting organization Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has been no stranger to allegations of sexual abuse in recent years, and on Monday, August…
Contaminated Bottled Water Sold Across New England Highlights Dangers of ‘Forever Chemicals’ and Firefighting Foam
Dangerous contaminants have been discovered in bottled water sold in stores across New England. Although the risk has been identified, vendors are under no obligation…
Justice Department Pursues Criminal Investigation of Johnson & Johnson Over Talc Products and Asbestos Contamination
Johnson & Johnson’s stock price tumbled on Friday after Bloomberg reported that the company is the subject of a criminal investigation by the U.S. Department…
Study Links Unprofessional Surgeon Behavior with Postoperative Medical Complications
Hollywood loves the image of the powerful, gifted surgeon who barks orders at his or her assistants. The drama in the operating room is heightened,…
Cardiovascular Disease Added to Growing List of Risks Associated with E-cigarettes
Recent findings published by the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute show that e-cigarettes and various e-cigarette flavors may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The study focused…
