From April 1 to April 7, 2020, The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is once again kicking off its global campaign of education and awareness about the risks of asbestos exposure and the need for a ban with Global Asbestos Awareness Week. The event, now in its 16th consecutive year, will focus on different aspects throughout the […]
The FDA Failed to Protect People from Opioids
The FDA Failed to Protect People from Opioids The Food and Drug Administration failed to properly police one of its programs that tries to reduce the number of opioids being prescribed. This occurred while opioids became a larger and larger problem for people around the country. The program, which started in 2011, helped to pay […]
Sixteen Consecutive Years of Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Sixteen Consecutive Years of Mesothelioma Awareness Day Every September for the past 15 years, Mesothelioma Awareness Day has taken place. This year marks 16 years of the annual autumn event that aims to educate and inform society about the dangers of asbestos exposure and the fatal cancers associated with it. Asbestos was a popular building […]
Attorney General of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro is Suing Sackler Family
Attorney General of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro is Suing Sackler Family Josh Shapiro, the Attorney General of Pennsylvania, is suing Purdue Pharma’s owner, the Sackler family. In a statement, Shapiro said that the Sackler family only cares about keeping the dirty money it received by filling up the state with OxyContin. He also said the family […]
World Lung Cancer Day, August 1, 2019
World Lung Cancer Day, August 1, 2019 With over 200,000 new cases diagnosed each year, lung cancer is the most common and the leading cause of death from cancer in both men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society projects over 140,000 people will die from lung cancer in 2019 and the […]
Asbestos Awareness Week: April 1 – April 7, 2019
Asbestos Awareness Week: April 1 – April 7, 2019 Asbestos Awareness Week starts today. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is kicking off this global campaign of education and awareness about the risks of asbestos and the need for a ban with a candlelight vigil. Throughout the week, they’ll be presenting information from doctors, activists, […]
Ongoing Legislative Efforts to Ban Asbestos in the United States
Ongoing Legislative Efforts to Ban Asbestos in the United States In 2016, The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was reformed after the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act was signed by President Obama, to enforce a more thorough assessment of harmful chemicals by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the new chemical […]
Growing Number of Talcum Powder Users File Lawsuits
Growing Number of Talcum Powder Users File Lawsuits A recent settlement between Colgate-Palmolive Co., and a plaintiff from Pennsylvania who developed mesothelioma after using their talcum-powder based products, is part of a growing number of lawsuits against health giants such as Colgate-Palmolive Co., and Johnson & Johnson for their failure to warn consumers that their […]
A Misdiagnosis Can Lead to a Medical Malpractice Suit
A Misdiagnosis Can Lead to a Medical Malpractice Suit When placing your health, well- being, and perhaps your life in the hands of doctors, nurses, and medical professionals, you trust that you will receive the highest level of care. Unfortunately, sometimes medical professionals fail to uphold and provide that standard of care, which can lead […]
Medical Malpractice Accounts for Over 250,000 Deaths Annually
Medical Malpractice Accounts for Over 250,000 Deaths Annually A study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has found that medical malpractice or error accounts for approximately 250,000 deaths annually in the United States – ranking as the third leading cause of death, right behind cancer and heart disease. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University School […]