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Legal Rights and Lawsuits
3M Announces $6 Billion Settlement for Defective Combat Arms Earplugs
3M has agreed to a $6 billion settlement over defective combat earplugs. Learn more about the settlement and its impact on affected U.S. service members.

September 1, 2023
Harmful Products
Study Finds Link Between PFAS Firefighting Foam and Testicular Cancer
A new study found that military personnel who also worked as firefighters had a higher risk of developing cancer from forever chemicals in the product.

August 31, 2023
Harmful Products
Contamination Risks Prompt Latest Philips Ventilator Recall
The FDA warns in its Class 1 recall notice that the use of certain Philps Trilogy ventilation devices may cause serious injury or death.

August 30, 2023
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Camp Lejeune Veterans Still Waiting for Toxic Water Settlements
Despite almost 100,000 claims being filed with the Navy due to exposure to potentially toxic water at the military base, progress remains slow.

August 24, 2023
Environmental Health
Scientists Combat Rising Levels of Forever Chemicals With Bacteria
As levels of toxic PFAS chemicals in the environment climb, U.S. researchers are learning how best to destroy them with innovative new techniques.

August 16, 2023
Harmful Products
New Jersey Commission to Study Potential Harm From Social Media
Lawmakers and educators in the state want to know how harmful the online platforms may be for adolescents and are tasked with finding solutions.

August 15, 2023
Harmful Products
Study: Baby Formula Shortage Led to Increase in Unsafe Feeding Methods
The 2022 infant formula shortage made some parents turn to a number of feeding practices that were potentially harmful to children.

August 10, 2023
Harmful Products
Dry Eye Foundation Warns of Unregulated Eye Drops Sold Online
A study conducted by the organization found more than 200 eye drops from 62 brands sold online posed potential harm to consumers.

August 10, 2023
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Chemical Hair Straightener Companies File Motion to Dismiss Litigation
The makers of chemical hair straightening products facing product liability litigation argue that plaintiffs failed to specify which items harmed them.

August 1, 2023
Harmful Products
New Report Blames Social Media for U.S. Youth Mental Health Crisis
The American Federation of Teachers and several advocacy groups are demanding online platforms make changes to safeguard children.

August 1, 2023

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