Effects 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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Common Causes of Birth Injuries
A birth defect is a health problem that usually is DNA related. Some examples are Down Syndrome, a cleft palate or even a heart murmur. Sometimes birth defects derive from outside factors like taking SSRIs during pregnancy. A birth injury is one suffered by a child during labor or delivery or soon after birth. Birth injuries
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California Sexual Abuse Law Grants More Time For Filing Lawsuits
A new California law will allow victims of childhood sexual abuse more time to report their abusers. California is the second state to have a law like this. It comes as widespread allegations of abuse of minors by Catholic priests. About Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is devastating. This is especially true when abusers take the
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Common Cruise Ship Medical Mishaps
Many do not know that a cruise ship is not fully capable of handling a serious medical issue. This is why many ships will remove a passenger from the ship if the medical conditions prove to be more complicated than the staff can handle. This is because, despite their claims, many cruise lines do not
Read MoreWhistleblowers Make America Safer
The EU is structuring better whistleblower protections based upon American Qui Tam statutes. In fact, in April, the EU passed a law to create safe avenues for whistleblowers to report breaches. Everyone agreed that these laws keep Americans and many other countries safe. About the Whistleblower Statute In 1863 to combat fraud in Union contracts
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Nursing Homes Cause Foodborne Outbreaks
Thousands in the Baby Boomer generation are heading to nursing homes, assisted living facilities and memory care units. This new wave of seniors comes with new dining wants as some places have employed gourmet chefs. However, many places do not and cause nursing home foodborne outbreaks. About Nursing Home Foodborne Outbreaks Across the country, the
Read MoreExperts Warn Bakers of Mesothelioma Risks
Asbestos can help prevent fires, which makes it a common staple in kitchens for baking and cooking. However, thousands of pastry chefs were unaware of the dangers of using the mineral. Those who worked in a kitchen and developed mesothelioma should be aware of the link. About Asbestos When the asbestos industry was booming, families
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Zofran Birth Injury Lawsuits Continue
GlaxoSmithKline LLC lost a bid to toss 50 Zofran birth injury lawsuits. The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts said the plaintiffs offered enough evidence that the anti-nausea medication can cause birth injuries. There are several hundred suits pending in the federal multidistrict. About Zofran Ondansetron, sold under the brand name Zofran, is
Read MoreNY Plane Crashes with Family Onboard
Outside a city in New York, a small plane with a family of four crashed. Paramedics took all four to the hospital, where doctors reported minor injuries. The four involved in the crash are a couple and their two children. Thankfully, the family was able to escape the crash. About A Private Plane Accident Many
Read MoreSexually Assaulted by an Uber Driver? We Can Help!
In 2017 alone, Uber gave 375 million rides in the United States alone. CNN estimated that Uber provides 15 million rides a day. Uber likes to pretend all these rides are safe, and that sexual assault by their drivers is rare. However, this is false. About Uber Launched in 2010 in San Francisco as a
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