Whistleblowers Help Stop Ship Air Pollution
The Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) prosecutions analyzed 100 pollution reports revealed that whistleblowers helped in over 75% of all successful cases in the past 10 years. Of the thousands of ships at sea every day, up to 15% will knowingly pollute by ignoring and bypassing regulations. The Law Protects and Rewards a Whistleblower In 1863
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How Summer Affects Cerebral Palsy
For many, the weather can impact the body. Humidity, rain and other weather conditions can impact joints and muscles. For individuals with cerebral palsy, these weather-related changes can be debilitating. This is because humidity and heat of the summer can worsen involuntary movements. Then, increased body temperature throws off joint stability. About Cerebral Palsy Cerebral
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Florida Man Dies from Exploding Vape Pen
An exploding vape pen caused the death of a Florida man earlier this month. Unfortunately, this is becoming increasingly common as vape manufacturers purchase their cheap ion batteries from countries with low regulatory standards. About Vape Pens Vape pens are also known as e-cigarettes or e-cigs are an electronic nicotine delivery system that produces a heated vapor,
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Contributing Factors of Cruise Ship Sexual Assaults
Cruise ship sexual assaults and rapes are the most frequent crimes at sea. For many, this news is shocking since cruise ships try really hard to present cruising vacations as relaxing and carefree. However, there are many contributing factors that make cruise ship sexual assaults prevalent. Lack of Consistency in Reporting There is a lack
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12 Foods That Could Make You Sick
The CDC released a list of foods that could make you sick. The government agency has linked these foods more often with foodborne illnesses than any other on the market. Chicken, Beef, Pork, and Turkey Raw and undercooked meat and poultry is a common cause of illness. Nearly all raw poultry contains a bacteria called
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FDA Approves Lucemyra New Opioid Withdrawal Medication
The FDA has approved a new medication for helping with opioid withdrawal symptoms. Lucemyra can also help adults stop using opioids, however, the medication also comes with side effects. About Lucemyra Lucemyra helps those with opioid addiction by suppressing the neurochemical surge, which produces the painful symptoms of withdrawal. These symptoms can be aches, pains,
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Gadolinium Toxicity Symptoms
Gadolinium toxicity symptoms will vary from person to person. Researchers have compiled these symptoms based upon surveys of those with high urine levels of gadolinium. It is important if you have any of these symptoms following an MRI or MRA scan to contact us immediately. We will instruct you on the steps to take, including
Read More$18M Win for Tax Whistleblowers
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) challenging the right of whistleblowers to obtain a financial reward based on disclosing information that results in the criminal prosecution of tax evaders. The case in question involves
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Vaginal Birth Injury Risks
Birth injuries aren’t always about the child. The women involved can be injured as well. Doctors give information about delivery, but many don’t inform women of the after risks of birth. In fact, a Senate inquiry is looking to addressing the risks of vaginal births, the complications, and procedures to help them. Even the Senate
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Cruise Ship Safety Concerns
The cruise industry insists that a cruise for a vacation is far safer than flying or staying at a hotel. The industry likes to pretend that a cruise is a far better way to relax. However, hundreds are injured each year. So, just how safe is it? Sexual Assaults The cruise industry pushes the notion
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