NFL agrees to new concussion settlement terms On Wednesday, June 25, the National Football League (NFL) announced a new settlement in the concussion lawsuit comprised of more than 4,000 former players. The rejected proposal of $765 million was replaced with an uncapped fund intended to meet the needs of all the qualified retirees. Months of […]
Mesothelioma treatments found in unexpected places
Mesothelioma treatments found in unexpected places Several research articles recently published detail new and innovative drug solutions to fight mesothelioma. Scientists from around the world continue to develop potential solutions with Korea releasing their findings tied to a leukemia treatment and red wine. Published in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the study found clofarabine, a drug typically used […]
Cities with bike shares see higher rates of brain injuries
Cities with bike shares see higher rates of brain injuries Wearing a helmet isn’t cool! My helmet makes my head hot! It’s uncomfortable! These are just some of the reasons you hear from children and adults explaining why they won’t wear helmets when riding their bikes. In fact, less than half of all Americans use […]
Groups ask Apple to end benzene use in production
Groups ask Apple to end benzene use in production Some of our favorite products are created with chemicals harmful to the workers in production. Apple and Samsung, two major providers of smart phones, use a known carcinogen in their factories and 80 human rights and environmental groups from 27 countries say it’s time to stop. The […]
The deadliest days for teen drivers
The deadliest days for teen drivers Summer is equal to freedom in the eyes of a teenager. School’s out for more than two months and the time is essentially their own. Many spend the days swimming, laying out or traveling with friends. Unfortunately, the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day serve as the […]
Firefighters at higher risk for many cancers including mesothelioma
Firefighters at higher risk for many cancers including mesothelioma When the alarm sounds, they don’t think about the dangers ahead or their possible loss of life. Firefighters immediately react, placing the lives of those in peril ahead of their own. They charge into burning buildings with one goal in mind, not pausing to consider the […]
Thousands join Highmark’s Walk for a Healthy Community
Thousands join Highmark’s Walk for a Healthy Community Saturday, May 17, marked the 12th annual Walk for a Healthy Community. Completely underwritten by Highmark, 69 local organizations participated in the fundraising event that yields 100 percent benefit for the teams. Thousands gathered to walk on behalf of the organizations, including Goodwill, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food […]
Brain injuries prove problematic for children in the summer
Brain injuries prove problematic for children in the summer For many, summer is a celebration of freedom and the return of warm weather. Children play outside, enjoying the sun and no school for three months. Unfortunately, this frolicking can turn deadly with one slip. Approximately 475,000 children experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. […]
Fracking site releases unsafe amount of cancer-causing benzene
Fracking site releases unsafe amount of cancer-causing benzene The subject of fracking is met by strong opinions either for or against. While many believe it’s an excellent way to release natural gas, others feel it’s too dangerous and the consequences too severe. Typical arguments against fracking claim it can pollute the water supply if the acidic […]
First fracking trial results in $3 million verdict
First fracking trial results in $3 million verdict Approximately 15 million people in the United States live within a mile from a fracking site, causing many lawsuits against corporations for a variety of issues, including contaminated drinking water and resulting health issues. While most are settled out of court, a Texas family fought and won […]