The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) posted a press release recently regarding the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids, such as synthetic marijuana known most commonly as "Spice" and "K2." Many of these products have been contaminated with brodifacoum which is a...
Asbestos was used for decades in textile products, automotive parts, home and commercial buildings, naval ships, and more. If asbestos is disturbed, the fibers become airborne resulting in inhalation or ingestion. There is no "safe" level of exposure to asbestos; even...
Every June 14th, we celebrate the generous people who donate blood around the world with World Blood Donor Day. The event serves to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gift of blood and to raise awareness of the needs for regular blood donations...
Recently, asbestos has been causing havoc in schools around the country. Because of its durability and fire-resistant nature, asbestos-containing materials were commonly used in schools built between 1940 and 1970 (Dobbins, 2018). Since it is expensive and...
