Safe and habitable housing is not a privilege, but a fundamental right. Yet, for too many tenants, this right is constantly under threat. While existing laws provide a framework for tenant protections, recent incidents highlight areas where these laws can be strengthened. Landlords neglect repairs,…
Last Fall, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a study linking the use of chemical hair straightening products to uterine cancer. The study also reaffirmed the connection between the products and the development of some breast and ovarian cancers while stressing Black and Latina…
When purchasing a product, you’re likely thinking about how well it will work or how it compares to a similar product – not whether it will hurt you. After all, it’s on store shelves, so you assume it has undergone rigorous tests to rule out…
Chemical hair straightening products have been around for decades. They’re used by millions of women each year, offering those with the curliest, frizziest, and difficult-to-flatten hair the opportunity for a sleek, straight finish. Since hair straightener products, also known as hair relaxers, break down the…
More than 65,000 American women are expected to be diagnosed with uterine cancer this year. It is the most common female gynecologic cancer, and women older than 55 are especially likely to develop it. Obesity, hormonal imbalances, and a family history of cancer can all…
As consumers, we try to keep safety in mind whenever buying a product. However, as a recent study indicates, more often than not, consumers rely on blind trust that manufacturers are using safe ingredients in what they sell. Unfortunately, the manufacturers don’t always protect the…
Muchas mujeres en todo el país se aplican productos químicos para alisar el cabello, sin darse cuenta de las posibles consecuencias de la salud que estos productos químicos pueden tener en sus cuerpos. Un estudio reciente explica sobre el peligro que pueden representar los productos…
Burlington, NJ – Shawn Tracey, 44, of Mount Holly, was taken into custody Tuesday following allegations of repeated sexual abuse involving a child under the age of 13. Police and the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest Friday, detailing a series of charges that…
Los Banos, CA – On the night of Friday, June 6, 2025, a single-vehicle rollover crash resulted in major injuries to two children and two adults, according to KSEE. The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 8:30 PM near the eastbound…
Rocklin, CA – On the early afternoon of Thursday, June 5, 2025, a single-vehicle crash resulted in one death, according to KCRA. The Rocklin Police Department reports that the accident took place around 2:00 PM near the intersection of Bass Pro Shop Drive and Sierra…
