Celebrities Join the Fight Against Mesothelioma
The Pacific Mesothelioma Center has dedicated itself to providing innovative research to treating mesothelioma. This year to fundraise, the center will have an event called “unMASKing the Cure for Cancer” gala. At this event, masks that have been decorated by celebrities will be auctioned off to raise money for mesothelioma research. About Asbestos When the
Read MoreFamily Files $15M Wrongful Death Suit Against Officer
Family members of a man shot to death by Virginia Beach Police have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the officer and police department. Body camera video captured the shooting of the 57-year-old disabled man in February. About Police Shooting Deaths Unjustified shootings that kill men, women, and children in America are not only wrong
Read MorePopular Type 2 Diabetes Medication, Metformin, Could Cause Cancer
There are nearly 30 million people with Type 2 diabetes in the US alone. Without proper medication, diabetes can cause heart disease, kidney damage and even death. Many medications are on the market to help treat this illness. However, many are shocked to learn that the popular drug, metformin contains more than the daily amount
Read MoreGovernment Employees Legally Protected Against Whistleblower Retaliation
According to a new report by The Poynter Institute, Government employees are protected under the first amendment. Therefore, he or she has whistleblower protection against retaliation even if he or she speaks publicly. Many employees are unaware that they are protected under the law regardless of the pressure that they are not. About the Whistleblower
Read MorePilot's Error Kills Student
A cockpit camera captured a pilot’s error that ended up killing his student. A small airplane landed in the fields outside of Pembroke Pines, Florida. Witnesses saw the plane skidding off the runway and toppling into the grass. About A Private Plane Accident Many think flying is safer than driving. For commercial planes, this can
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Female Doctors Face Growing Sexual Harassment From Patients
Female doctors make up half of the entire medical community and more are graduating every day. However, many face a growing trend of sexual harassment. Yet, no one is informing women how to handle these acts perpetrated by peers, supervisors, and/or patients. About Sexual Harassment In 2017, close to 13,000 Americans filed sexual harassment complaints with
Read MoreUber Sexual Assaults Effect Thousands Every Year
Uber sexual assaults are becoming a growing epidemic that the company is refusing to acknowledge. Around 4 sexual assaults occur by a driver every week. An extensive report from the last two years shows a shocking number of rapes, attempted rapes, gropings, and unwanted kissing. About Uber Launched in 2010 in San Francisco as a
Read MoreFlorida's U.S. 1 is America's Deadliest Highway
Florida’s U.S. 1 is America’s deadliest highway, according to Geotab. In the past decade, U.S. 1 had the most fatal crashes of any road in the entire country. Geotab, which specializes in fleet management solutions, looked at the fatal crash rate, number of crashes and number of fatalities in all 50 states. Then, the organization found
Read MoreCat Food Recall Due to Salmonella Risks to Pets & Humans
A Utah-based pet food manufacturer has issued a nationwide cat food recall. The two-pound, frozen bags of “Quest Beef Cat Food” tested positive for Salmonella. Even though it is pet food, salmonella can be a danger to pets and humans alike. Cats can contract the bacteria along with humans who handle it. About Salmonella Salmonella
Read MoreFlorida Theme Park Quarterly Injury Report Released
To remain exempt from major inspection, Central Florida theme parks must list all of their quarterly incidents and injuries with the state. This quarter’s report (July – September 2019) covers a total of 14 incidents/injuries. There were nine accidents at Disney World, three at Universal Studios, one at Sea World and another one at Legoland. The
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