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 […]
Types and Prevalence of Elder Abuse
Types and Prevalence of Elder Abuse There are many different forms of elder abuse including physical abuse, psychological/emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, and neglect. Many studies have found that 10 percent of all people over the age of 65 experience some form of abuse. The rates in which this happens is usually higher in […]
October is National Healthy Lung Month
October is National Healthy Lung Month Every October, National Healthy Lung Month reminds us to take a closer look at our lungs. Breathing may come naturally, but maintaining lung health requires conscious effort. The American Lung Association emphasizes that while our bodies have built-in defense mechanisms to protect the lungs, exposure to pollutants, smoke, and […]
EPA Hazardous Air Pollution Rule to Go into Effect
EPA Hazardous Air Pollution Rule to Go into Effect The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is allowing the implementation of a 2024 hazardous air pollution rule that imposes new emissions controls and monitoring requirements on facilities like U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, a few months after seeking to delay and rework it. The hazardous air pollution […]