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Asbestos exposure is one the main causes of mesothelioma and other health problems. Mesothelioma is a deadly lung cancer that affects the lining of the heart, lungs, and abdominal region. When inhaled, asbestos fibers become lodged in the body and cause dangerous malignant mesothelioma. While asbestos exposure has been linked to this deadly disease for [...]
Asbestos contamination has led to several temporary closures of schools and prisons nationwide in the last year, causing many to be concerned about the health and safety of those who have spent time within the walls of these American institutions. Asbestos can cause a slew of dangerous health problems, including mesothelioma, a rare but deadly [...]
High school athletes in New Jersey may have further protection from the long term effects of a traumatic brain injury. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) has proposed a new regulation that will require athletes who sustain a concussion to get a certified physician’s approval before returning to the sport. The NJSIAA has [...]
Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman also known for his acting and broadcasting career, died at age 69 of mesothelioma, a rare but deadly form of lung cancer. Olsen was a member of the “Fearsome Foursome” of the Los Angeles Rams, and was selected to 14 consecutive Pro Bowls, a tie with Bruce [...]
Asbestos, the hazardous building material linked to potentially deadly health problems including cancer and lung problems, has been the focus of a worldwide debate to ban its use in developing countries. Anti-asbestos activists and asbestos victims – those suffering from the fatal side effects like mesothelioma or asbestosis – met in Turin, Italy to discuss [...]
More than 1,100 lawsuits have been filed against Bayer over the alleged dangerous side effects of the popular birth control pill Yasmin, also marketed as Yaz or Ocella, according to Bayer’s 2009 annual report. The major pharmaceutical company lists five current class action lawsuits, three of which are in the United States and two are [...]
Despite nationwide lawsuits alleging otherwise, the United States Food and Drug Administration has found no link between oral bisphosphonates – popular medications used to treat osteoporosis – and thigh fractures. The FDA began investigating the medications after several reports of atypical subtrochanteric femur fractures were documented in women with osteoporosis who had been prescribed oral [...]
Colorado House of Representatives recently passed legislation that may require children under the age of 18 to wear a bicycle helmet while riding. Although the March 3, 2010 vote was close – 33-32, it is a significant step closer to becoming a law. This comes days after the state’s governor, Bill Ritter, was treated for [...]
Fosamax, a leading osteoporosis drug has been linked to a sudden and unexplained bone breaks in patients taking the medication. Although the active ingredient is supposed to make bones stronger, some doctors believe it is responsible for many spontaneous fractures and breaks. A news station in Charleston S.C. reported on a woman whose leg snapped [...]
Brain activity has been detected in patients in a vegetative state due to a traumatic brain injury, according to a recent study conducted by a group of neuroscientists. The study examined patients who have been diagnosed in a vegetative state where they are alive, but are void of any sense of awareness. Around 20,000 Americans [...]
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is under fire for recent allegations of improper disposal of asbestos from people’s homes. Plumbers removed leaky pipes from a resident’s home and left the rusty pipes – covered in a white gauzelike material – on the front patio. The resident removed the pipes herself, using her bare hands to dispose [...]
Construction fatalities dropped on New York construction sites, although the number of construction accidents and injuries were on the rise according to 2009 statistics released by the New York Buildings Department. The dramatic decrease has been linked to the decline in the building boom that has characterized the New York City landscape for the last [...]
Cancer prevention is the main goal of World Cancer Day 2010, led by the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO). An estimated 12 million people worldwide received a cancer diagnosis each year and 7.6 million will die of the disease. Scheduled for February 4, 2010, participating organizations [...]
A three-story, $140 million temporary office and conference building opened Monday, signifying the start of a major renovation of the United Nations headquarters in New York City. The building is part of a larger renovation project estimated to be completed in 2013. The original 57-year-old building currently violates several New York City safety and fire [...]
A new study published by UBS Investment Research shows that an estimated 30% of Medtronic Sprint Fidelis defibrillator leads could fail over the next four years. Defibrillator leads were implanted in more than 260,000 patients world-wide before it was recalled due to safety concerns by its manufacturer in October 2007. Initial studies claimed the failure [...]
Millions of Americans made a New Years resolution this year ranging from vows to lose weight and get in shape to better financial and stress management. Quitting smoking is another resolution that consistently appears on the list for the top three most popular resolutions. Tobacco remains the No. 1 cause of preventable disease and death [...]
Recent studies linking cell phone use while driving to an increased rate of car accidents have prompted many states to enact cellular phone bans restricting the driver’s use of a cellular device while operating a motor vehicle. In the United States, six states have completed banned cell use while driving, and 19 states have banned [...]
