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Legal Advice for Chemical Hair Straightener Users

Chemical hair straightening products have been around for decades. They’re used by millions of women each year, offering those with the curliest, frizziest, and difficult-to-flatten hair the opportunity for a sleek, straight finish. Since hair straightener products, also known as hair relaxers, brea

By Jessica Ramirez

/ 9 Feb 2023

Legal Advice for Chemical Hair Straightener Users

Results of Philips CPAP Testing Released

Philips Respironics, which issued a mass product recall on specific models of its sleep apnea machines and ventilators in June 2021, recently concluded its first round of post-recall safety testing.

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 9 Feb 2023

Adult man using a respiratory mask during treatment with a doctor in an ENT office.

Risking Life for Limelight: Medical Malpractice in the NFL

Concussions are commonplace in the NFL, and every player who has sustained one or more of these traumatic brain injuries while playing America’s game must live with the often-permanent physical, mental, and emotional consequences.

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 9 Feb 2023

Risking Life for Limelight: Medical Malpractice in the NFL

Another Blood Pressure Drug Recalled Due to Possible Cancer-Causing Risk

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

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 27 Jan 2023

FDA White Oak Campus, headquarters of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Gout Medicine Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that can be incredibly debilitating, with severe pain and mobility challenges. Gout symptoms include pain, swelling, redness and heat in one joint at

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 18 Jan 2023

Close-up of allopurinol tablet, a medication used to lower uric acid levels and prevent gout.

How Patients Can Avoid Being a Victim of Medical Malpractice

People are vulnerable when they are sick and in need of medical care. At the same time, while they feel weak and perhaps out of sorts, they are forced to rely on others for support and treatment.

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 29 Dec 2022

How Patients Can Avoid Being a Victim of Medical Malpractice

DOJ Stance on Handling Inmate Sexual Abuse

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is cracking down on federal prison guards who sexually abuse inmates, saying Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employees haven’t been punished harshly enough.

By Libby Baldwin

/ 27 Dec 2022

Front view of the U.S. Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C.

Concerns About Philips CPAP, Ventilator Replacement Devices

Last summer, Philips Respironics made a startling announcement. Some of the company’s medical devices had flaws that could expose patients to carcinogenic chemicals. The FDA recalled several Philips CPAP

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 20 Dec 2022

Be On The Lookout for Uterine Cancer Symptoms If You Use Hair Straighteners

More than 65,000 American women are expected to be diagnosed with uterine cancer this year. It is the most common female gynecologic cancer, and women older than 55 are especially likely to develop it. Obesity, hormonal imbalances, and a family history of cancer can all…

By Jessica Ramirez

/ 14 Dec 2022

Be On The Lookout for Uterine Cancer Symptoms If You Use Hair Straighteners

Is There a Link Between Greek Life and Sexual Assault on College Campuses?

As students head off to college, many envision the incredible journey toward adulthood and independence. Before taking this new step toward freedom, students are reminded by parents and loved ones

By Katy Boose

/ 12 Dec 2022

Fraternity house with large porch at Cornell University.

What Chemicals Used in Hair Straighteners Are Linked to Cancer?

As consumers, we try to keep safety in mind whenever buying a product. However, as a recent study indicates, more often than not, consumers rely on blind trust that manufacturers are using safe ingredients in what they sell. Unfortunately, the manufacturers don’t always protect the…

By Jessica Ramirez

/ 28 Nov 2022

What Chemicals Used in Hair Straighteners Are Linked to Cancer?

¿Los alisadores de cabello químicos generan un mayor riesgo de cáncer?

Muchas mujeres en todo el país se aplican productos químicos para alisar el cabello, sin darse cuenta de las posibles consecuencias de la salud que estos productos químicos pueden tener en sus cuerpos. Un estudio reciente explica sobre el peligro que pueden representar los productos…

By Jessica Ramirez

/ 20 Nov 2022

¿Los alisadores de cabello químicos generan un mayor riesgo de cáncer?