Cancer Treatment Protocol May Change Due to Opioid Epidemic
Prescription opioids have been identified as significant contributors to the overdose epidemic. There may be a need for new alternatives for cancer treatment.
Virginia Family Receives Settlement for Inmate’s Tragic Death
Mentall ill man dies behind bars while waiting to get into a psychiatric hospital. His family is set to receive $3 million.
Parents of Dead Penn State Student Timothy Piazza Sue Fraternity for Hazing and Negligence
After two years and several settlements, the parents of Penn State sophomore Timothy Piazza, killed during a fraternity drinking ritual, are suing 28 former members of Beta Theta Phi.
British Woman Awarded $150k After Losing Leg in NYC Taxi Accident
Sian Green lost her leg to an out-of-control New York City taxi nearly six years ago. Initially seeking $27.5 million from the city and a cab company, Green was forced to settle with $150,000.
Drug Advertising is At an All-time High, According to Study
New study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association states drug advertising has skyrocketed across all mediums over the years.
Trump’s Proposal Will Make Generic Drugs More Expensive
The Trump administration is proposing changes to insurance that may increase the out-of-pocket cost of some brand-name drugs. This would mean that patients who are unwilling to opt for generics will pay more for their prescriptions.
Six Tips for Settling into Another Country Successfully
Moving to another country is an exciting – and challenging – endeavor. These tips will help make it easier.
Loop: Consumer Coup or Pig in Lipstick?
Tom Szaky’s new shopping platform, Loop, is being hailed as our savior from single use plastic waste, but real green solutions don’t scale up that well.
Family to Receive $1 Million in Inmate Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Family of Chicago man held in custody and denied medical treatment will settle for $1 million. The current state of Illinois’ correctional facility healthcare system is an ongoing issue.
Evanston Township Reaches Settlement in Ex-Drama Teacher Abuse Case
Evanston Township school district Superintendent Eric Witherspoon recently announced that officials have reached a settlement agreement with four former students who claimed they were sexually abused years ago by an ex-drama teacher, Bruce Siewerth, who retired from the high school in the 1990s. The district is set to pay $100,000 over the course of the