Monsanto Faces Thousands of Roundup Lawsuits
Roundup is the most commonly used herbicide to kill weeds. Primarily used by farmers to protect their crops, homeowners also use the chemical to maintain the beauty of their lawns. These consumers trusted Monsanto, the parent company of Roundup, when they said the main chemical – glyphosate – was not carcinogenic to humans or animals. Today, there are 11,000 cases pending against Monsanto for the life-threatening dangers of this chemical.
FDA Warns About Breast Implants: What You Should Know
In recent years, silicone-based injectables have been discovered to have serious or life-threatening side effects. It may not be surprising that the FDA issued a warning earlier this year about rare but potentially deadly cancer risks for patients with certain types of breast implants.
Why Do Car Accidents Happen Close to Home?
Where do car accidents most frequently happen? Many of us assume they occur on unfamiliar roads far from home or in crowded cities during rush hour. However, multiple studies show that you’re more likely to get into a collision within 10 miles of your home. According to a survey from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), 52 percent of all collisions occur within a five-mile radius of a driver’s residence and 69 percent within 10 miles.
Studies Show Lack of Sleep Increases Car Crash Risks
You know the risks of driving under the influence and that texting behind the wheel is particularly deadly. However, many drivers will think nothing of heading off on their morning commute after sleeping only five hours. Multiple studies indicate that getting less than six hours of sleep is just as bad as driving intoxicated.
FDA Warns Against Robotically Assisted Mastectomies
If you’ve been scheduled for a major surgical procedure within the past few years, a doctor has likely brought up the option of robotically assisted surgery. When you’ve seen advertisements for world-class hospitals, these capabilities may appear to place the facility and its doctors above the competition.
