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BioLab Facility Violated Safety Standards More Than a Dozen Times Before Conyers Fire, Report Claims

In Conyers, Georgia, the BioLab chemical plant fire that exposed nearby residents to toxic chemicals was just one in a long line of recent incidents at the plant. According to local outlet WXIA-TV/11 Alive, an NBC-affiliated station, the BioLab facility violated safety standards almost 20 times in recent years. Now,...

Zantac Lawsuits Continue to be Filed: Learn More

Thousands of individuals have stepped forward in recent months, claiming that long-term use of Zantac, which contains the active ingredient ranitidine, led to the development of cancer. Zantac lawsuits continue to be filed, but a number of cases are also starting to be settled as they make their way through...

Study Identifies One Potential Source of Heavy Metals in Baby Food

A number of brands of baby food have been found to contain elevated levels of heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, lead, and cadmium, leading to lawsuits alleging that some children who were fed baby food found to contain toxic heavy metals were later diagnosed with severe Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...

What You Need to Know About the Depo-Provera Lawsuits

Recent research shows that Depo-Provera has been found to have a potential link to a heightened risk for brain tumors. Let’s take a look at what you need to know about the Depo-Provera lawsuits and whether or not you should be concerned if you’ve taken the contraceptive injection in the...

Who is Eligible to Make a 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Claim?

The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, also referred to as the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, is a federal program created to provide financial compensation and assistance to individuals who suffered physical harm or died as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, as well as efforts related...

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What is Kratom? How the Supplement Could Lead to Addiction

On the surface, kratom seems safe enough; it comes from the leaves of an evergreen tree called Mitragyna speciosa and is an herbal substance. Although kratom has potential therapeutic uses, it also carries a risk for addiction that cannot be ignored. What is Kratom? Kratom, according to the National Institute...

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Study Links Depo-Provera to Brain Tumors: What You Should Know

Currently, many law firms and injured individuals are bringing lawsuits against drug manufacturer Pfizer following reports that using the birth control injection Depo-Provera may be related to a heightened risk for brain tumors. One specific study links Depo-Provera to brain tumors and has led to increased investigation into a possible...

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What is SIRVA? All About the Medical Condition

You may have generally heard about SIRVA, or Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration, or even known people who have suffered from this medical condition. But what is SIRVA, exactly? You may be surprised to learn that it’s such a serious injury that people sometimes need the assistance of a...

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Depo-Provera May Increase the Risk of Developing Intracranial Meningioma

Long-term use of the injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera may increase the risk of developing a rare type of brain tumor called meningioma, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. Shockingly, the study found that the risk of developing an intracranial meningioma may increase 5.6-fold if the medication is...

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Walmart and Aldi Listeria Recall: What You Need to Know

Not long after a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats was announced in mid-July 2024, another listeria contamination concern was reported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Walmart and Aldi listeria recall is fairly widespread and involves a number of summer vegetables and herbs. Wiers Farm Recall...