Bessemer, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham, has a few claims to fame. Mega-athlete Bo Jackson was born here on November 30, 1962. It was a thriving economic hub for steelmaking
For a week in February, Winter Storm Uri caused snowfall, ice and freezing temperatures across Texas and surrounding states. As a result of the weather conditions, the Texas power grid
If you’re experiencing severe back pain, there are many potential reasons. Some of the most common causes include muscle strain, bulging discs, an injury from a car accident or fall, and bad posture. Back pain can impact your quality of life, and doctors may recommend…
Evidence of the benefits of modern medicine is everywhere. Prescription medications are used every day to treat various health conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, pain management, and much more. While prescription drugs are incredibly beneficial in treating these various
Traditional vaccines are usually well-equipped to handle injury claims. They generally take a decade or more to develop and go through three to four rigorous testing phases by the FDA before being declared safe for routine use.
Hotels can offer a relaxing experience for their guests, but it can quickly become dangerous for hotel workers. Hospitality workers are most likely to experience sexual harassment on the job when looking at sexual abuse charges by industry. Why are these workers most at risk?…
In February 2020 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Drug Safety Communication for the weight-loss drug Belviq. According to the FDA, studies show that Belviq increases the risk of certain types of cancers. In response Easai Inc., the manufacturer of Belviq/Belviq XR, agreed to voluntari
There’s no question that COVID-19, the dangerous illness caused by the novel coronavirus, has affected nearly every aspect of our lives, no matter who you are. If you’re part of the working population, it likely has infiltrated multiple parts of your life – transitioning into…
Victims of sexual abuse may suffer from depression, guilt, dissociative disorders, repression, and issues with relationships, along with other negative consequences. For those who are victimized by clergy, the effects can be even more devastating. A Pew Research Center study found that nearly 90% of
In the ongoing effort to reverse the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court “Citizens United’’ ruling regarding campaign finance from Super PACs, members of Congress recently introduced the Democracy for All
In the fall of 2020, attorney Tim Smith, of Smith & Johnson Attorneys, filed two of the first lawsuits in Michigan against the manufacturer of the ParaGard IUD in Michigan Federal Court. The ParaGard IUD is a birth control device that doctors implant into women…
Newly seated President Joe Biden has big plans to reverse many of his predecessor's changes regarding immigration, including establishing a pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants.
