What’s the Buzz about Shampoo & Hair Loss?
Many shampoo and conditioner brands promise results like straighter hair, less frizz, tailored to protect color, boost volume, less dandruff and more. But what happens if your shampoo is actually causing damage to your hair, scalp and health? A class-action lawsuit was filed in June against…
First Pharmacy Settlements in Nationwide Opioid Crisis
More than 500,000 people died from fatal opioid overdoses between 1999-2019, but who is responsible? The fatal misuse or overdose of opioids has continued to grow, particularly during the COVID-19 lockdown. CNN reported that the death toll climbed to over 69,000 in 2020, attributing the…
Lawsuits Follow Miami Condo Collapse
On June 24, a major repair project at a condo was underway in Surfside, Florida to repair the roof. Contractors were supposed to start with the concrete repairs that morning. Instead, the Champlain Towers South condo collapsed at 1:30 a.m. More than two weeks have…
Heat Waves Cripple Electrical Grids, Creating Safety Concerns
As a heat wave grips the Southwest U.S., power grids are being pushed to their limits. With parts of California, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Montana and Nebraska under Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Watches issued by the National Weather Service, people are…
FDA Approval of Alzheimer’s Drug Causes Advisors to Resign
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness that affects over six million Americans aged 65 years and older. As Alzheimer’s (the most common cause of dementia) progresses, it gradually attacks areas of the brain responsible for communication, reasoning, memory and basic daily tasks. As baby boomers…
Report Finds Fisher-Price Ignored Safety Warnings
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on June 4 that Fisher-Price is issuing a recall of two products after four infants died while using the products. Fisher-Price’s 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soother and 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Glider are included in this recall.…
What Happens if Teens and Parents Disagree on COVID Vaccine?
Now that Americans as young as 12 are eligible to receive a Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna COVID vaccine, the question becomes whether teens and parents disagree on getting one. There are an estimated 25 million Americans aged 12 to 17. Many in this age group watched…
Johnson & Johnson $2 Billion Baby Powder Verdict Appeal Rejected
The nation’s highest court refused on June 1 to hear an appeal from household giant Johnson & Johnson. $2 billion was awarded to women who sued the company over its classic talc products, claiming asbestos in the products gave them ovarian cancer. Johnson & Johnson…
Status of COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
As more and more adults have received COVID-19 vaccines, eyes turn to those under 18. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine emergency use authorization (EUA) status for those aged 12 to 15. In December, the FDA issued their original…
Can Schools Require COVID-19 Vaccines?
As Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was approved for those as young as 12, back to school could look similar to previous years. As millions of students return to school in the fall, there is discussion whether COVID vaccinations will be required. The short answer is it’s…