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The recent death of actress Diane Keaton has renewed attention on pneumonia. This article explores the causes and risks of pneumonia, the importance of vaccination, and how healthcare laws and institutional responsibilities intersect with disease prevention and patient safety.
After Hurricane Melissa ravaged Jamaica, the spotlight is once again on the alarming reality that the number of hurricanes that become category 4 and 5 storms has increased.
The University of Wisconsin, along with its NIL collective VC Connect, filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against the University of Miami, alleging interference with binding NIL contracts and illegal tampering. The
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, close to 60 million households include a dog. Unfortunately, the popularity of canines has a downside. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The biotech firm named after the 23 pairs of chromosomes in a normal human cell, 23andMe, has filed for bankruptcy and is now searching for a buyer to take over
Lawyers for Amazon, the e-commerce giant with $575 billion in revenue, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on March 14. The lawsuit was submitted
People who have chosen in vitro fertilization (IVF) often face challenges before seeking this treatment. Women with cancer, endometriosis, or damaged fallopian tubes, sterile men, individuals who do not have
Legislation introduced in at least eight states could limit chemical company Bayer’s liability in Roundup lawsuits, significantly affecting whether people who developed cancer after Roundup exposure will settle successfully.
The idea of someone accessing your private information is troubling. However, the thought that someone - or something - might be able to tap into your conversations, record them, and
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has ruled that Amazon must recall dangerous products sold on the platform, even if they are sold by third parties.
The regulator’s final
A repeatedly delayed FDA ban on the dangerous chemicals in hair relaxing/straightening products is now likely stalled indefinitely due to a Trump executive order pausing all new regulations and
