AccuWeather Pays $290k After Sexual Harassment Claims
AccuWeather, the family-run weather company has agreed to pay $290,000 after a federal oversight agency found the company subjected female employees to sexual harassment. Also, dozens of women opted into the settlement. About Sexual Harassment Federal law prohibits sexual harassment through Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This applies to employers that
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New Brain Protein Clumping Study Could Bring Gadolinium Retention Help
Researchers studying ALS and Dementia noticed damage proteins will clump inside the brain. Then, these proteins will affect cells within the nephropathy. Experts are wondering if gadolinium retention happens in a similar fashion. Also, if the treatment could extend to this neurotoxicity as well. About Gadolinium Retention Gadolinium is a chemical element carrying the atomic number 64
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Soy Nut E. coli Victims Split Over $11M
Thirty-two victims of soy nut E. coli will split the remaining $11.25 million owed after I.M. Healthy Brand Soy Nut Butter manufactured by Dixie Dew made them sick. The outbreak spanned 12 states during the spring of 2016. About E. coli E. coli is bacteria that normally live in the intestines of healthy people and animals.
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New Carcinogen Found in Losartan
The FDA has expanded a widespread recall of common blood pressure and heart failure medications including losartan. The agency has identified a new impurity and potential losartan carcinogen. The impurity, N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid or NMBA could cause cancer in humans as well as animals. About NMBA NMBA (N-Nitroso N-Methyl 4-amino butyric acid) is different than NDEA
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How To Protect Loved Ones From Nursing Home Abuse
It is absolutely horrifying to read about beloved family members being physically abused, raped or neglected. Millions of Americans have loved ones in long-term care facilities. So, many find themselves wondering how they can protect those they love from facing a similar fate. Especially since it is so common. CNN found the federal government has
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Warning Signs of Invokana's Deadly Genital Side Effect
All Invokana users should be aware of their Type 2 Diabetes medication’s deadly genital side effect. The FDA now includes a warning on Invokana alerting users that use could lead to Fournier’s gangrene. Diabetics should be aware of the warning signs of this alarming adverse reaction. About Genital Side Effect Fournier’s gangrene involves an infection in the
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