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Talcum Powder Linked to Ovarian Cancer: What You Need to Know

In 1892, Johnson & Johnson invented their Baby Powder, a scented powder originally labeled for toilet and nursery. It rapidly became popular, with countless women around the country using the powder (also known as talcum powder) for feminine hygiene, sprinkling it in their underwear for cleanliness and a fresh scent. Since its invention, talcum powder […]

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients at Risk: 5 Tips to Prevent Wandering

If you subscribe to any local news apps, you may get regular push notifications alerting you of news you need to know. In doing this, you may find “silver alerts” regularly pop up. This is when a person is missing – especially senior citizens with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other mental disabilities – and an […]

Mom of 12-Year-Old Son With Cerebral Palsy Awarded $53 Million in Birth Injury Lawsuit

A jury has awarded $53 million to Lisa Ewing and her 12-year-old son, Isaiah, after filing a lawsuit in 2013 against the University of Chicago Medical Center where Isaiah was born with a serious brain injury. The lawsuit alleged roughly 20 missteps by doctors and nurses upon Lisa’s arrival at the hospital at about 40 […]

5 Most Common Reasons Car Accidents Occur

In 2013, the Arizona Department of Transportation reported a total of 107,348 crashes. In these, 50,284 people were injured and 844 were killed. Despite technological advances working to reduce the amount of driving accidents each year, auto accidents remain a risk daily for Americans everywhere. That’s why it’s important that every driver know the five […]

‘Concussion’ Spotlights Traumatic Brain Injuries in Football

Released in December 2015, “Concussion” starring Will Smith puts the spotlight on traumatic brain injuries associated with football. It’s based on the true story of Pittsburgh pathologist, Dr. Bennett Omalu, who took on the National Football League in an effort to spotlight the dangerous effects of being repeatedly hit in the head. After performing an […]