Prevalence of Flight Attendant Sexual Harassment
The Association of Flight Attendants released a report stating that two-thirds of flight attendants in the U.S. report experience verbal or physical sexual harassment during their careers. The study included employees from 29 U.S. airlines. Types of Sexual Harassment Federal law prohibits sexual harassment through Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This
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Is Your Pinnacle Hip Implant Failing?
Around 7 million people in the United States are living with a hip implant. Many have the DePuy Pinnacle hip implant. However, thousands are experiencing their Pinnacle hip implant failing. This makes many people scared and wondering what are the warning signs of a failing device. About Pinnacle Hip Implants Approved by the FDA in
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Regardless of Warnings Doctors Keep Pushing Gadolinium
Even though in December of 2017, the FDA issued a tougher warning on gadolinium, the dye used in MRI and MRA scans, doctors still push patients to use the hazardous chemical. The government agency is calling for additional studies and urging doctors to be careful. However, the medical field isn’t heeding the warnings. About Gadolinium Gadolinium is
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A Single Asbestos Exposure Leads to Mesothelioma
Most believe that it takes years of heavy inhalation of asbestos to cause mesothelioma. However, if Libby, Montana taught us anything is that even low or single doses can still cause this type of cancer. It is important to stay vigilant if you suspect you came in contact with the carcinogenic material. Dangerous Asbestos Asbestos is
Read MoreMassive Kellogg Cereal Recall
The famous cereal company, Kellogg is recalling an estimated 1.3 million cases of Honey Smacks cereal from more than 30 U.S. states. The company cites the cereal is contaminated with salmonella and has injured over 70 people. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. The bacteria usually
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Pre-Cut Melon Salmonella Sold in 23 States
The FDA has now linked pre-cut melon salmonella to 23 states. Cut watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe, as well as fruit salads containing these melons, have injured at least 60 people so far. The FDA expects this number to grow as not all people report their injuries to the government agency. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is
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Preterm Injuries More Common With Women Over 40
Many women are choosing to have children in their 40s and later in life. In fact, women aged 404-44 are responsible for almost 12 births per 1,000 women. This is up 4% in three years. However, when a woman is pregnant over 40, she has a greater risk of preterm birth. With preterm births comes
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Zip Line Cruise Excursion Accident Almost Fatal
A passenger booked a zip line cruise excursion on a recent vacation. He expected a fun trip to the islands while at a port. What he didn’t expect was to nearly die while participating in a seemingly innocent adventure. Common Reasons Why Shore Excursion Injuries Happen Most shore excursions are fun and accident-free. However, this
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School Lunch Ground Beef Recalled
A Texas company is recalling more than 17 tons of ground beef it sold to the USDA for use by the National School Lunch Program because of complaints about pieces of hard white plastic pieces in the meat. About Food Recalls The Centers for Disease Control estimates each year there are 48 million cases of
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Sexual Harassment Complaints & HR's Role
When employees make sexual harassment complaints, they look to Human Resources (HR) for answers. HR is supposed to foster a respectful and safe workplace. Almost 94% of American companies have a sexual harassment policy, however, employees are still being harassed. This means that problem is bigger than we imagine. Sexual harassment is becoming part of the
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