Life-threatening Sepsis Continues to Run Rampant in U.S. Nursing Homes
Life-threatening Sepsis Continues to Run Rampant in U.S. Nursing Homes
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Palm Desert YMCA Stands By Lifeguards Involved in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A YMCA in Palm Desert, California recently took a stance to defend its lifeguards against a wrongful death lawsuit. The suit was filed after a “La Quinta man drowned under their watch,” and was filed against the YMCA, the National Park Services, and the city of Palm Desert. But what happened?
Cedar Grove Composting Agrees to $785K Settlement, Ending Odor Lawsuit
Earlier this week, Cedar Grove Composting, a composting company, “agreed to pay more than $785,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it was responsible for bad smells.” Additionally, the company agreed to spend $1.45 million to help “reduce the potential for malodorous emissions.” The settlement agreement is currently awaiting final approval from a judge. But what happened? Why was the lawsuit filed in the first place?
Frozen Dog Food Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns
Dog owners beware. Bravo Packing, Inc., a New Jersey-based pet food company recently issued a recall for its Performance Dog frozen raw pet food products due to potential salmonella contamination. The company issued the recall shortly after a sample of the Performance Dog food tested positive for salmonella during an FDA inspection.
Seniors and the World Wide Web – A New Love Story
Using the Internet is something that is natural for teenagers and young adults. Day after day, they use it for almost anything they do. All electronic gadgets are now “smart” and can be connected to the Internet one way or the other. For seniors (people older than 65), the relationship with the Internet didn’t come naturally. However, the technology is continually evolving, and seniors are following suit.
E-Cig Makers have Sixty Days to Keep Products from Teenagers
E-Cig Makers have Sixty Days to Keep Products from Children
Prescription Data May Underestimate Concurrent Use of Opioids and Benzodiazepines
Prescription Data May Underestimate Concurrent Use of Opioids and Benzodiazepines
Trump Administration to Lower Admissions Cap for Refugees
The Trump administration is planning to cap the number of refugees admitted into the United States at 30,000, the lowest limit set in more than 38 years. The Monday announcement sets refugee quotas for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins October 1st. NBC News reports that cutting down on refugee entries has been a hallmark
CORRECTION: Vizio Moves to Settle Class Action Regarding Unauthorized Data Tracking
Vizio Moves to Settle Class Action Regarding Unauthorized Data Tracking
Medical Training for Addiction is Still Mostly Unchartered Territory
Medical Training for Addiction is Still Mostly Unchartered Territory