After deliberating for five days in December, a federal jury found British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of facilitating American financier Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of underage girls. The verdict came after a month-long trial featuring the testimony of four of his victims, who detailed the abuse…

We’ve seen the product in commercials, grocery store aisles and our backyards for years. Roundup, initially manufactured by the infamous Monsanto, is the most popular herbicide in the world. And you might assume that something so common in our everyday lives is perfectly safe.  But…

A malfunctioning space heater caused a five-alarm apartment fire that killed 17 people and injured dozens in a New York City neighborhood earlier this month. In the wake of the tragedy, officials warn about the dangers of relying on a space heater to keep a…

On January 13, the Supreme Court issued its decisions on two controversial COVID vaccine mandates. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandate would require employers with 100 or more workers to be vaccinated against COVID or face weekly COVID tests and mask wearing in…

During the first week of January, the Supreme Court began hearing expedited arguments in cases related to President Biden’s mandates regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a rare but serious disorder of the mucous membranes and skin. If untreated or improperly treated, it can become life-threatening and life-altering. Once more than 30% of the skin is affected, it is a far more severe condition known as toxic…

Since 2017, paraquat lawsuits have proceeded through state and federal courts. The claimants in these actions allege that the manufacturers of paraquat did not warn of the risk of Parkinson’s disease from exposure to the herbicide. In the summer of 2021, plaintiffs in California state…

Having a baby should be one of the happiest days of your life. Unfortunately, about 10 percent of newborns come much too soon before a full-term pregnancy. Premature babies, or “preemies,” may need to stay for weeks or months in the neonatal intensive care unit…