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The back-to-school season brings excitement to both kids and parents. The anticipation of reconnecting with classmates and teachers adds to the thrill, with enjoyable preparation through supply shopping. However, a concerning aspect emerges– a significant portion of school items contain hazardous chemicals like PFAs and phthalates. Research indicates that prolonged exposure to these toxins can...

Last Monday, Taco Bell Corp. found itself entangled in a class action lawsuit filed in New York federal court. The plaintiff, Frank Siragusa, accuses the fast-food chain of deceptive advertising practices pertaining to some of its signature menu items. The lawsuit highlights that Taco Bell’s promotional advertisements and menu displays, specifically for the Crunchwrap Supreme, Grande Crunchwrap, Vegan Crunchwrap,...

Duvan Robert Tomas Perez, an underage teenager, tragically lost his life while employed as a sanitation worker at the Mar-Jac Poultry plant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The incident occurred when he became entangled in a machine while cleaning it. Despite his efforts to free himself, Duvan suffered a fatal injury when he was pulled into the...

Serious burn injuries are life-altering events, both physically and mentally. Beyond the physical pain and medical treatment for a serious burn, burn victims can experience serious psychological challenges during recovery, some of which can last a lifetime. Psychosocial rehabilitation is therefore a crucial part of rehabilitation for serious burn victims, allowing them to navigate the...

On June 22, chemical giant 3M announced that it had resolved claims brought by cities and towns across the United States for contamination of their drinking water by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS. If the settlement is approved by a judge, 3M will pay $10.3 billion over the course of 13 years...