Important Steps to Take After A Mesothelioma Diagnosis Concern for asbestos-related health issues began in the 20th century and escalated during the 1920s and 1930s. By the 1980s and 1990s, asbestos use was restricted, phased out, or banned outright in an increasing number of countries. Researchers have determined the annual number of mesothelioma deaths globally […]
Methanol Poisoning from Hand Sanitizers
Methanol Poisoning from Hand Sanitizers The pandemic has created many problems for our society including limited contact with loved ones, not being able to work to support ourselves, and not being able to find essential items like toilet paper, soap, and hand sanitizer. Some companies stepped up and started making hand sanitizer so people can […]
The Opioid Epidemic is Still a Large Problem in the United States
The Opioid Epidemic is Still a Large Problem in the United States The opioid epidemic in the United States is still being fueled by doctors and dentists prescribing dangerous levels of the drugs. There are so many prescriptions being written, 50 percent of all Americans could have one. The United States is by far the [...]
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $2 Billion in Damages
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $2 Billion in Damages Johnson & Johnson was recently ordered to pay $2.1 billion in damages to women with ovarian cancer that blame it on their talcum powder use. Thousands of women have sued Johnson and Johnson saying they were never warned of the risks involved with using baby […]
Global Asbestos Awareness Week: April 1 – April 7, 2020
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, […]