Johnson & Johnson is Ending Talc-Based Baby Powder Sales in North America Johnson & Johnson will no longer be selling talc-based baby powder in North America. It has had to deal with many lawsuits because of asbestos contamination in the product. Baby powder is made of talc, which is a naturally occurring mineral that can […]
Zantac Can Cause Colon Cancer
Zantac Can Cause Colon Cancer Within the last year, Zantac was discovered to cause cancer. The main ingredient, ranitidine, breaks down and turns into the carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). It breaks down over time, but it also breaks down much faster when exposed to high temperatures. People who took Zantac or other ranitidine-based drugs are at […]
Methane Emissions are Worse Than Being Reported
Methane Emissions are Worse Than Being Reported Methane emissions are worse than what is being reported. In 2017 alone, natural gas drillers released 1.1 million tons of methane, which is 16 times the amount they disclosed. Fugitive emissions came from 8,000 unconventional gas wells, totaling 543,000 tons of methane added to the atmosphere while 70,150 […]
Pollution Levels are Decreasing because of COVID-19 Quarantine
Pollution Levels are Decreasing because of COVID-19 Quarantine Human activity has caused different areas around the world to experience large levels of pollution. Burning fuel to get from one place to another and to power different industries has contributed significantly to poor air quality. Now that most people are staying home to stop the spread […]
Zantac Recalled Because of Cancer Risk
The heartburn drug Zantac has been found to contain a dangerous carcinogen. People need to stop taking the drug and find an alternative for their own safety. The FDA recently called for Zantac to be removed from store shelves. All drugs containing the main ingredient ranitidine also need to be removed. This was the result of finding that ranitidine […]
COVID-19 is Fueling the Opioid Crisis
COVID-19 is Fueling the Opioid Crisis Despite everything happening, the opioid crisis is continuing to rage on. It has become even more troublesome because different treatment options might not be available. Doctors have had to reduce their hours, practice telemedicine, or even close their offices to protect themselves and their patients. Methadone patients have especially been hit […]
Global Asbestos Awareness Week: April 1 – April 7, 2020
From April 1 to April 7, 2020, The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is once again kicking off its global campaign of education and awareness about the risks of asbestos exposure and the need for a ban with Global Asbestos Awareness Week. The event, now in its 16th consecutive year, will focus on different aspects throughout the […]
Man Sentenced for Illegal Asbestos Removal at his Property
Man Sentenced for Illegal Asbestos Removal at his Property The man who illegally removed asbestos at his Westinghouse facility has been sentenced in court. He was sentenced to one month of prison, nine months of house arrest, and three years of probation. The man is a resident of Mt Lebanon and is a commercial and […]
Can a Climate Change Bill Improve Michigan Residents’ Lives?
Can a Climate Change Bill Improve Michigan Residents’ Lives? At the House and Energy Committee, the Clean Future Act was proposed. It is the result of 15 climate change hearings held by the committee last year. The bill deals with creating a clean economy by the year 2050 with zero net carbon pollution. It does […]
Brain Injury Awareness: The Latest in the NFL and NCAA Concussion Lawsuits
Brain Injury Awareness: The Latest in the NFL and NCAA Concussion Lawsuits Each year, millions of Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head, or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Even […]