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For decades, consumers have been chasing after effective weight loss remedies in the form of diets, exercises, and medications, often a combination of all three. Many have even resorted to
Many drivers listen to music, play podcasts, or make phone calls while driving. Statistically, there’s a good chance that you’re one of them. While you may view your time in the car as a chance to unwind, distracted driving is dangerous and can cause deadly…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may propose a ban on hair-straightening products connected with severe and potentially life-altering health conditions. The FDA administers the Federal Food, Drug
Motorcycle riding, with its exhilarating sense of freedom and adventure, has long captured the hearts of enthusiasts around the world. Yet, this thrilling experience comes with its own set of risks. Motorcycle wrecks often result in devastating personal injuries that can alter lives in an…
Unknowingly, from 1953 to 1987, military personnel, their family members, and civilian workers who lived and worked at Camp Lejeune put their health and lives at risk. For over thirty
Over more than three decades, an estimated one million military personnel, their families, and civilian workers were exposed to highly contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps Base in
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned companies from selling unapproved eye products to consumers. However, eight companies illegally marketed products to treat glaucoma, conjunctivitis, cataracts, and more.
Nearly 100,000 claims have been filed by military veterans, their families, and civilians who worked and lived at Camp Lejeune and later suffered injuries — but delays have affected the
For years, people suffering from congestion, the common cold, or the flu have relied on the drug phenylephrine, which is found in over-the-counter medicines like Sudafed PE, Vicks Nyquil Sinex
Camp Lejeune toxic water victims have waited decades for justice, and the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) enacted last year was designed to help survivors receive compensation. But the claims
Many people have heard of class actions, but just exactly what are they? A class action is a case in which a small number of people represent a larger number of people for alleged wrongful conduct by one or more defendants. The wrongful conduct impacting…
The ratings and quality of care at nursing homes in the United States dramatically vary. While many facilities receive five-star ratings from Medicare, far too many others fall well below
