Theme parks are a great way to blow off steam with friends and family during the summertime. With around 400 million people visiting them each year, theme parks are popular summer vacation destinations. But with the extreme roller coasters and intimidating attractions, many people question…
Consumers nationwide depend on – and place great trust in – over-the-counter (OTC) medications. They can provide much-needed relief from a wide range of temporary and chronic ailments and symptoms, including nausea, colds, allergies, heartburn, muscle spasms, joint pain, infections, and headaches. But with the…
In April, Juul Labs Inc. settled another case that was brought against them by state prosecutors. The company has agreed to pay $462 million to six U.S. states, including New York and California. In the initial filing, the Attorneys General claimed Juul unlawfully marketed its…
In a news conference in Tempe, Arizona, in March of 2022, a 19-year-old female tennis player announced she was taking legal action against the United States Tennis Association over a coach’s sexual abuse, alleging the abuse occurred at the training center in Florida. She filed…
The Biden administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hope to institute nationwide drinking water limits for toxic chemicals that have brought illness and death to countless Americans. These manufactured chemicals, known as polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS, were created in the 1940s to…
In July 2021, a company in Wisconsin announced a recall of their portable generators after safety concerns, including serious finger injuries to users, came to light. The company, Generac Power Systems, reported that the recall was necessary due to the handle used on some of…
The lure of sweetness is difficult to resist. However, it is common knowledge that consuming large amounts of sugar can be unhealthy, even deadly. It can add to the chance of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular issues and, ultimately, death. Instead of using sugar, consumers are increasingly…
On the evening of Friday, February 3, residents near East Palestine, Ohio, watched and heard a Norfolk Southern train derail in their backyards. This train was carrying an estimated 150 train cars. East Palestine is located near Ohio’s border with Pennsylvania. While no one was…
Last year Brian Flores, former head coach for the Miami Dolphins, filed a lawsuit against the National Football League, alleging it is “rife with racism.” A year later, the NFL continues to reckon with the issue. The Flores lawsuit, filed on February 1, 2022, pointed…
Heart disease is the world’s leading cause of death. There are 116 million Americans who suffer from hypertension, also called high blood pressure. About 40 percent of them rely on medication to treat it. Unfortunately, recent issues with several of these drugs are cause for…