A total of five construction workers have lost their lives while working on the I-4 Ultimate construction project, which began in 2015. The construction efforts encompass a 21-mile stretch of interstate from west of Kirkman Road in Orange County to State Road 434 in Seminole…
Despite laws that aim to ensure the safety of consumer goods, defective products hit the shelves every single year, and when they happen to be toys, it’s usually young children who end up getting hurt. If your son or daughter sustained serious injuries while playing…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a recall of three lots of Mylan nizatidine capsules because tests indicated the presence of trace amounts of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). NDMA has been classified as a probable human carcinogen and is the same chemical that has recently…
This past September the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a statement warning that, “the FDA has learned that some ranitidine medicines, including some products commonly known as the brand-name drug Zantac, contain a nitrosamine impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) at low levels. NDMA is classified…
When Pope Francis issue Vox Estis Lux Mundi last May, he desired to demonstrate to the world that he was serious about confronting and dealing with the cataclysmic problem of childhood sexual abuse. However, his methodology is seriously flawed and demonstrates the Catholic Church’s intransigence…
“In 2018, CDC and FDA data showed that more than 3.6 million U.S. youth, including 1 in 5 high school students and 1 in 20 middle school students, were past-month e-cigarette users.” In light of the high rates of e-cigarette use among their students (and…
Zantac, a common anti-heartburn medication whose generic version is ranitidine, has come under scrutiny for containing a probable human carcinogen (a cancer-causing agent). Testing has shown the presence of the chemical NDMA, which could cause cancer based on laboratory results. At this point, it appears…
Over the last several months, e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL has faced increasing scrutiny and pressure from the U.S. government, the FDA, and the courts for its connection to the epidemic of vaping among America’s youth. The FDA has sent the company warning letters over its marketing…
University of Michigan has placed Provost Martin A. Philbert on administrative leave following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. According to reports, Philbert is facing several allegations of sexual misconduct, which were brought to the University on January 16 and 17. Philbert has been with the…
It goes without saying that tire maintenance should be a top priority for motorcycle riders. But sometimes, even a new tire can cause an accident due to a design or manufacturing defect. It’s also possible for poor road conditions such as uneven pavement or potholes…