80 people sickened by E. Coli tainted cookie dough
September 1, 2009 More than 80 people in 31 states have been sickened by contaminated cookie dough which contained a deadly strain of E. coli bacteria. Read More
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Study shows low-wage workers rarely file for workers’ compensation
September 1, 2009 According to a study on workers in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, only 8% of those injured on the job filed for workers’ compensation and missed days from work. The New York Times also reports that these workers were frequently paid less than minimum wage and often denied overtime pay. Read … Read more
Disclosing medical errors
August 30, 2009 According to The Associated Press, new legislation will require hospitals in New Jersey to disclose medical errors to the public. Read More
FDA reissues bassinet warning to consumers
August 21, 2009 After two more infants were killed, the Food and Drug Administration renewed their warning regarding the Simplicity bassinets that were recalled more than a year ago, according to The Associated Press. Read More
Families push for medical device bill
August 17, 2009 The Star Tribune reports that several families are pushing for Congress to pass a bill called the Medical Device Safety Act, which would restore the right for some patients to sue manufacturers for a malfunctioning device. Read More
Some sick patients approved for experimental drugs
August 12, 2009 According to Bloomberg, the Food and Drug Administration approved that patients who are seriously ill and have no other medical options can be given greater access to experimental drugs. Read More
More than 50 pesticides found on peaches
August 12, 2009 Of the 50 pesticides found by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on domestic and imported peaches, 5 of the pesticides exceed limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to the Chicago Tribune. Read More
Consumers warned of e-cigarette risks
August 12, 2009 The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about the health and addiction risks associated with electronic cigarettes, according to the Miami Herald. Read More
People denied insurance on pre-existing conditions
August 11, 2009 The National Journal reports more than 12 million people were denied insurance coverage by companies based on pre-existing medical conditions. Read More
Unhealthy eating habits
August 11, 2009 A study by the American Journal of Public Health announced, most consumers underestimate their calorie intake of a “less healthful” meal by 600, according to USA Today. Read More
