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…
Johnson & Johnson, which used to be known primarily for its household staples like Band-Aids and baby powder but has roared to the front of the Big Pharma world with its vaccine and powerful drugs, is separating into two companies: one dealing with consumer health…
Healthcare giant Johnson and Johnson has sparked outrage by using a controversial law to block nearly 40,000 pending lawsuits claiming their beloved baby powder has caused cancer for decades. Furthermore, the company knew this and did not disclose it. The archaic Texas corporation law, known…
Having a baby should be a joyous time for a family. The first few weeks or months can be stressful, even more so if the baby was born prematurely and treated in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). As parents and guardians, ensuring a new…
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…
On July 14, as countless Americans across the country enjoyed a summer day in the sun, officials at Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in New Brunswick, New Jersey, released distressing news. Benzene, a dangerous carcinogen, had been detected in samples of several J&J spray sunscreens, forcing…
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…
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…
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…
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…