Visiting a doctor has become more about quantity than quality; efficiency in seeing as many patients and writing as many prescriptions as possible is the norm. Unfortunately, this kind of brusque overview of your health – one study found that the average time spent with…
In 1972, Congress enacted the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, which is commonly known as Title IX. Under the law, schools that receive federal funding are required to protect their students from sexual violence, discrimination, and harassment, which means they must investigate…
If you’re experiencing severe back pain, there are many potential reasons. Some of the most common causes include muscle strain, bulging discs, an injury from a car accident or fall, and bad posture. Back pain can impact your quality of life, and doctors may recommend…
Hotels can offer a relaxing experience for their guests, but it can quickly become dangerous for hotel workers. Hospitality workers are most likely to experience sexual harassment on the job when looking at sexual abuse charges by industry. Why are these workers most at risk?…
Victims of sexual abuse may suffer from depression, guilt, dissociative disorders, repression, and issues with relationships, along with other negative consequences. For those who are victimized by clergy, the effects can be even more devastating. A Pew Research Center study found that nearly 90% of…
Johnson and Johnson, a New Brunswick, New Jersey-based company said Tuesday that it is discontinuing its talc-based baby powder in the United States and Canada after thousands of lawsuits, alleged its powder caused cancer. What is talc, and why is asbestos relevant? Talcum powder is…
El gobernador de Nueva Jersey, Murphy, anunció ayer una orden estatal de quedarse en casa, cerrando todos los negocios minoristas no esenciales para disminuir el impacto de COVID-19 y proteger la capacidad del sistema de salud del estado. La Orden (denominada Orden Ejecutiva No. 107)…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a Class I recall—the most serious type of recall—of 126 Medtronic Affinity Pixie Oxygenator and Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoirs with Balance Biosurfaces because of possible high levels of endotoxins. Using these devices could cause serious injuries or death.…
State lawmakers have passed a landmark piece of legislation that will provide an opportunity for sexual abuse survivors who were abused as minors to seek justice in civil courts. Senate Bill 73 pass the state Senate and the bill is now on its way to…
Over the past few years, we’ve seen strides in the protection of people who have been sexually assaulted and abused as children. State legislators are increasingly responding to the fact that a statute of limitations of just a few years is often not enough for…
