High Blood Pressure Med Causes Stomach Cancer
Almost 30% of Americans suffer from high blood pressure. Over 1 million experience a heart attack every year. This is why many turn to medications like valsartan to lower blood pressure. However, the FDA found a carcinogenic ingredient called NDMA in the medication. Now, experts are linking valsartan to stomach cancer. About Valsartan Manufactured by
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A Traumatic Birth Injury Changed Me Forever
A new mother recently opened up to Glamour magazine and shined a light on a seemingly foreign problem – a traumatic birth injury. Americans like to think that these injuries only occur in far off, third world countries. However, what happened to this mother is scarily common. As C-Sections and rushed births rise, more mothers
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1 in 6 Americans Become Ill from Contaminated Food
The rise of contaminated food creates a ripple effect on businesses, communities and the economy. Every year, 128,000 Americans need to seek hospitalization and 3,000 die from foodborne diseases. The cost is not only $15.5 billion annually in health bills but also thousands are left with a lifetime of complications. About Foodborne Illnesses Each year,
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HR's Role in Sexual Harassment
The rise of sexual harassment claims has exposed HR’s role in failing victims. Not only does the department not take claims seriously, but some HR retaliation against the employees happens to protect the powerful. Even though almost 94% of American companies have a sexual harassment policy, many companies do not follow it. About Sexual Harassment
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Back to School While Recovering from a Car Accident
Everyone is posting their happy Back to School photos of their children, but for those who have been in a car accident, he or she may be pretending to be happy. Sending kids back to school can be a challenge while recovering from an injury. Many cannot be as involved as they would like to
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Mesothelioma Widow Wins $2.38M Jury Verdict
A mesothelioma widow filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Union Carbide in June of 2011. The widow accused the chemical company of causing her husband’s malignant mesothelioma, which took his life. A New Jersey Appellate Court gave the go-ahead for the lawsuit saying that the company’s shipments of asbestos to the plant her worked were
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JUUL Addiction Isn't Your Fault
The company behind JUUL specifically targeted young adults and teens to get them addicted to vaping. Now, hundreds are becoming sick, dying or are becoming extremely addicted to these e-cigarettes. The executives are getting rich off of your illness. About Vaping Makers of electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes, e-cigs, and vaping products) design them
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Texas Woman Injured During Casino Cruise Slip
A Texas woman suffered severe and lasting injuries after falling on a slippery cruise ship casino floor. Unfortunately, slip and falls are the most common form of injury onboard a cruise ship. But, help is always available. Slip and Fall Accidents Are Common A cruise ship has the same type of slip and fall hazards that
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Unpaid Arbitration Claims: Will FINRA Pay Investors?
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) offers an arbitration forum through which defrauded investors can submit arbitration claims against their investment firms and stockbrokers. Since most investors signed an arbitration agreement at the onset of their brokerage relationship, FINRA arbitration tends to be the only dispute resolution option available to investors. The problem is, it’s
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WARNING Bad Stockbrokers: FINRA Ramps Up Enforcement Efforts
There are good stockbrokers and bad stockbrokers. The good stockbrokers follow financial industry rules and protect the best interests of their clients. The bad stockbrokers look out for their own interests while breaking industry rules, which can cost their customers hundreds of thousands of dollars. During the last five years, FINRA has taken notice and
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