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Katie Kelley is a professional writer who has written many articles for the New York Times and other trade publications.
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Major Consumer Chains Sell Asbestos-tainted ToysA rash of asbestos-contaminated toys have recently reached U.S. shelves and many have been put at risk for potential exposure to the dangerous mineral that can cause an incurable form of lung cancer known as mesothelioma. Overcoming Liver DiseaseLiver disease is a severe and deadly condition that affect more than just the liver, but can cause an individual to suffer in other ways. Knowing how to recognize the signs of liver disease is very important especially as when there are more ways than one to contract the condition. Families Welcome Home War Veterans With TbiU.S. soldiers who have fought for their country and return home with disabilities because of a brain injury should be provided for in the best possible way. However, with so many soldiers returning from the war in Iraq with a brain injury, the war's signature injury, it becomes difficult to track and treat these men and women. What is Benlate?Each year, hundreds of babies are born with eye defects. The defects can be related to genetics, but can also be related to exposure to an environmental toxin such as Benlate. Benlate, made by DuPont, was removed from shelves in 1998 but may still remain a risk to millions of individuals. Fluoroquinolones Receive Black Box Label by FdaThe fluroquinolones drug family are antibiotics that treat an array of bacterial infections depending on what type of drug (Cipro, Levaquin, etc.). However, all the drugs of this class have been associated recently with a serious and irreversible risk of tendon rupture among patients, thus resulting in a black box labeling by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). What are Medtronic Defibrillators?Even though medical science has made astounding breakthroughs among technology that can assist individuals in living longer, the technology is not always 100 percent safe. Medtronic devices can be consider an example of unsafe technology. However, the defects among these devices have been considered deadly. Saving Gas May not Save LivesWith gas prices at an all-time high in America, millions are looking at saving money at the pumps. Investing in environmentally-friendly vehicles has become a popular option. Additionally, scooters and motorcycles have become extremely popular as well, however, as these vehicles rise in popularity, so do accidents due to many factors such as inexperienced drivers. Walking Away From a Tractor Trailer Truck WreckTractor trailer truck accidents are among the deadliest automobile accidents in the country. Not only are tractor trailer truck accidents often associated with fatalities, but the cost of these automobile wrecks is much higher than a regular vehicle accident. Creosote Regulations and ExposureCreosote is a chemical often used to treat wood used in railroads. However, while it mainly effects railroad workers, the federal government has yet to develop standards to regulate the exposure of creosote tar and creosote exposure into everyday drinking water and food.
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