Chemical Valley, Asbestos, and the Long Shadow of Toxic Exposure Across the United States, communities built around large chemical manufacturers share a common history. These facilities provided steady work and economic stability for decades, but they also exposed workers to hazardous materials whose effects often did not appear until many years later. West Virginia’s Kanawha […]
Lung Cancer Screening Is Not as Prevalent as it Should Be
Lung Cancer Screening Is Not as Prevalent as it Should Be Many people might not know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. It is actually responsible for more deaths than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. Three out of four people are diagnosed with lung cancer at […]
Johnson & Johnson Faces Talc Cancer Trial in Pennsylvania
Johnson & Johnson Faces Talc Cancer Trial in Pennsylvania A new talcum powder cancer trial has begun in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, marking the second major mass tort case in the venue involving allegations that Johnson & Johnson’s iconic baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The lawsuit, brought by the estate of the late […]
Signs and Symptoms of Nursing Home Abuse
Signs and Symptoms of Nursing Home Abuse According to the Pew Research center, there are around 74 million baby boomers, individuals born between 1946 and 1964. The younger members of this generation are in their late 50s and early 60s, and it is possible that they will require the care and attention of nursing homes […]
Asbestos Levels Triple in Brockway Water Supply
Asbestos Levels Triple in Brockway Water Supply Recent findings from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) have raised serious concerns for residents of Brockway Borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. New testing reveals that asbestos contamination in the municipal water supply has tripled over the past year, intensifying an issue that has already drawn significant […]
A Year After Los Angeles Wildfires, Contaminants Still Linger
A Year After Los Angeles Wildfires, Contaminants Still Linger Even a year after the Los Angeles wildfires, there are still reminders that contaminants linger, like “DANGER: Lead Work Area.” House cleaners, hazardous waste workers, and homeowners all come and go wearing masks, respirators, gloves and hazmat suits as they clean, vacuum, and power-wash homes that […]
FDA Withdraws Talc Asbestos Testing Rule, Raising Safety and Legal Concerns
FDA Withdraws Talc Asbestos Testing Rule, Raising Safety and Legal Concerns The recent decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to withdraw its proposed rule requiring standardized testing for asbestos in talc-based cosmetics has caused concerns among public health advocates, consumer protection organizations, and legal experts. For decades, asbestos contamination in talc has been […]
ByHeart Infant Formula Recall Linked to Nationwide Botulism Outbreak
ByHeart Infant Formula Recall Linked to Nationwide Botulism Outbreak Parents trust that the products they feed their infants are safe, reliable, and produced under the highest possible standards. When that trust is broken, the consequences can be devastating. This is the reality facing families across the United States as federal and state health officials investigate […]
Historic $966 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson
Historic $966 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson In a landmark decision that could reshape talc litigation nationwide, a jury has awarded $966 million to the family of Mae K. Moore in a wrongful death lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson (J&J). The October 6, 2025 verdict, delivered in Judge Ruth Ann Kwan’s courtroom, found J&J […]
How EPA Cutbacks Leave Communities Exposed to Toxic Air
How EPA Cutbacks Leave Communities Exposed to Toxic Air For decades, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has acted as the nation’s guardian of public health, holding industries responsible for the pollutants they release into the air, water, and soil. A recent investigation revealed that the system for tracking and reporting toxic air emissions in […]