Nothing can ruin a holiday party like a fire. Suddenly the speakers are drowned out by the sound of sirens, the snack table is burned, and the presents are covered in fire extinguisher foam. Fires are extremely likely to occur in the holiday … [Read more...]
Roundup Lawsuit Reveals Questionable Research
In August, internal Monsanto emails became public and showed that Monsanto attempted to influence both media and scientific research to prove that Roundup was safe to use, according to The New York Times. It’s okay for companies to research the … [Read more...]
Avoiding Dangerous Makeup and Costumes This Halloween
Dressing in costume far predates candy as a Halloween tradition. Thousands of years ago, Celts would wear costumes to try to ward off spirits during Samhain, their festival held on October 31. Even today, some families opt for healthier treats than … [Read more...]
Explosions & Computer Hacking Dampen E-Cigarette Hype
When e-cigarettes first hit the market, many people were hopeful that, instead of being a “gateway” to traditional smoking, they would instead be an escape out of it—a way for traditional smokers to quit cigarettes and slowly phase out of smoking … [Read more...]
Exploding E-Cigarettes Leave Users Severely Burned
Often marketed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes are coming under fire for their defective lithium-ion batteries that in many cases have exploded and severely burned users. Injuries can be startlingly severe and often … [Read more...]
6 Ovarian Cancer Facts All Women Should Know
1. All Women Are at Risk Every year, 250,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and over two-thirds of them will die as a result of their illness. It’s difficult to diagnose early, and women from all walks of life, from first-world to … [Read more...]
3 Former Executives Indicted in Takata Airbag Recall Scandal
Three former Takata executives have been formally accused of criminal wrongdoing regarding their handling of Takata’s defective airbags, according to Reuters. Arrest warrants were issued for Shinichi Tanaka, Hideo Nakajima, and Tsuneo Chikaraishi, … [Read more...]
Rounding Up Lawsuits about the Roundup-Cancer Link
“Probably carcinogenic to humans.” That’s what the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) said about glyphosate, an active ingredient in herbicides like Roundup. Now, hundreds of farmers, landscapers, and workers across the nation are … [Read more...]
“A Full-Blown Crisis”: More than 100 Million Vehicles Affected by Airbag Recall
When a life-saving device starts shooting shrapnel, it’s not a good sign. Millions of vehicles from nearly two dozen brands have been affected by the Takata airbag recall, according to Car and Driver. Takata’s airbags included a defective inflator … [Read more...]
Ethanol Pumps to Help Corn Farmers Recover
In June of 2015, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announced the availability of competitive grants to fund select states through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP). The grants will be given with the goal of expanding infrastructure … [Read more...]
