DC Priest Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Child Abuse
A jury sentenced a Catholic priest and former assistant pastor of a parish in Northwest Washington to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting two young female members of his church. The priest denies that he assaulted the girls. About Clergy Abuse Clergy and leaders within religious institutions offer spiritual and moral guidance for their
Read MoreAvailable Federal Whistleblower Protections
There are many federal whistleblower protections available to protect those who see fraud or an abuse of power and come forward to put an end to it. Also, if you face retaliation against you for exposing power or abuse, the law protects you. About the Whistleblower Statute In 1863 to combat fraud in Union contracts
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48-Year-Old Woman Blames Baby Powder For Mesothelioma
Researchers tested a purchased sample of Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder. It tested positive for chrysotile asbestos. A California woman is fighting back, saying this product caused her malignant mesothelioma. About Asbestos When the asbestos industry was booming, families of workers were at great risk. Workers often came home with asbestos fibers in their hair,
Read MoreBabies Deprived of Even Small Amounts of Oxygen Can Cause Problems
A new study details that babies without even the smallest amount of oxygen at birth can suffer learning and behavior problems later in life. Experts compared newborns with normal deliveries versus those who experienced even the slightest lack of oxygen. Babies, later on, developed brain injuries that caused permanent neurological damage (hypoxia) or cerebral palsy. Lack
Read MoreZantac Tied to Infant Testicular Cancer
In September 2019, the FDA announced concerns that the prescription and OTC medication, Zantac could cause testicular cancer in children. This announcement came after an online pharmacy tested Zantac tablets and found a cancer-causing chemical, NDMA, at levels up to 3,000 times greater than the FDA’s legally allowable limit. Zantac & NDMA Zantac (Ranitidine) decreases
Read MoreAnother Ground Beef Recall Due to Salmonella
Earlier this month, the CDC reported a multistate outbreak once again linking ground beef to salmonella. Last year, close to 200,000 lbs of ground beef had deadly bacteria. Experts think this could be another dangerous ground beef recall. About Salmonella Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. The bacteria usually
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Danger Signs of Bad Nursing Home
There have been countless incidents of nursing home abuse and neglect, but it is important to know that help is available. Before placing a loved one in a facility, it is important to know the warning signs of a bad nursing home. About Nursing Home Abuse There have been countless incidents of nursing home abuse
Read MoreNewly Built Plane Crashes
The Federal Aviation Administration reported that a small newly built plane crashed and caught fire quickly after take off. There were two people in the plane, the owner and his instructor. Both went to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. About A Private Plane Accident Many think flying is safer than driving. For commercial planes,
Read MoreFlorida Keys Leads State in Traffic Deaths
Monroe County led the state of Florida last year as the highest county in regard to the rate of deaths by motor vehicle accidents and suicides. The Medical Examiners Commission released the report since the organization tracks autopsies and death causes throughout Florida. Common Car Accident Injuries Car accidents are a leading cause of injuries.
Read MoreEffects of The #MeToo Movement
It has been over a year since the #MeToo movement gained momentum. Researchers conducted a survey on positive results after women and men have come forward and spoke out against workplace sexual harassment. However, they were surprised that with all the good the movement has generated, there has also been a considerable unforeseen backlash. About
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