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Medical Associations Speak Out Against Insurance Mergers
The American insurance market is dominated by five multibillion dollar conglomerates who have the power to set prices, reduce output and impact customer choice.Two mergers have been proposed that would reduce the number of major insurers from five to t...
Food Safety Recall: Undeclared Sulfites In Western Beef Sun Dried Tomatoes
Western Beef, a low-cost supermarket chain, is recalling sun dried tomato packages that contain sulfites. The labeling doesn't inform the customer that the product contains sulfites, which is a violation of FDA law.According to the FDA, one out of 100 ...
Veteran Experimental Test Subjects Sue Military For Health Care
The U.S. military conducted experiments on tens of thousands of American troops for 53 years. Although the service members voluntarily agreed to participate, information about potential health risks was kept secret.At the time, the troops believed the ...
Could Carbon Nanofibers Slow Climate Change?
Climate change predictions are pretty grim, but a new invention could help to change that bitter future.Researchers from George Washington University have invented a solar-powered process that could convert carbon dioxide pollution into carbon residue,...
FDA Acts Against Tobacco Industry’s False Advertising
You're a dedicated cigarette smoker, but this year you want to make an effort to be more health conscious. When shopping for cigarettes, you may see a product that has the words 'natural' or 'additive-free' written on the label. You compare the packaging a...
Abandoned Mines Leak Metals Into Western American Water Supply
The western region of the United States was untouched before thousands trekked far from home in search of the American dream.These men wanted to build a life. They began to stretch out, swallow the land and use it for profit. Many were employed as mine...
Product Safety Recall: Huffy Bicycles With Faulty Release Lever
Huffy Corporation, the maker of mass-market Road, Mountain and BMX Bicycles for both men and women, is recalling almost 500 bicycles in order to prevent brake-related injuries from occurring.Riders may be injured or thrown from the bike if the open qui...
Smoking Marijuana Could Lower Sperm Count
Marijuana is used for a variety of medical and recreational purposes throughout the United States. Marijuana is generally considered to be a mild drug with therapeutic benefits, and it is now legal in 23 states and in Washington, D.C.Marijuana is known...
Grand Canyon’s Waters Contaminated By Mercury And Selenium
The Grand Canyon has been a world heritage site since 1979. Despite the desire to protect it, pollution has permeated its natural features.Findings from a recent U.S. Geological Survey study shows alarming levels of mercury and selenium in the Grand Ca...