The Danger Lurking in Your Backyard: Florida Homeowners Worry About Pool Pump Explosions

Pool pump explosions. What are they, and why are more Tampa homeowners worrying about them? It’s an important topic, and one we’re ready to tackle head-on. In Florida, a backyard pool is as common as a car parked in the driveway. Thanks to our extreme weather, homeowners consider private pools as a huge asset, and…

Talcum Powder: Dangers and Lawsuits

Talcum powder, also known as talc, has a very muddied medical history. Since the 1930s, people have been skeptical to use it as a self-care product at home. A 1975 study discovered that a whopping 75% of ovarian tumors had talc particles in them. Finally, in 2020, self-care titan Johnson & Johnson discontinued the sale…

Does Talcum Powder Cause Ovarian Cancer?

In the past year or two, discussion of talcum powder’s link to ovarian cancer has been everywhere. Talcum-based baby powder has been used by women and small children since the early 1900’s, and it’s safe to say that millions and millions of people have been exposed to it over the past century. It’s no surprise…

Do You Have Ovarian Cancer After Using Talcum Powder?

Talcum Powder Linked to Cancer It has been found that the use of talcum powder routinely, for feminine hygiene practice, has been linked to cancer. Johnson & Johnson specifically has been held liable in many cases since 2016.  There is enough evidence to expose the fact that Johnson & Johnson has hidden information and knowingly…

Former NFL Player Merril Hoge Says Roundup Caused His Cancer

If you’ve followed the news lately, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about Monsanto’s herbicide named Roundup. It’s the most popular weedkiller sold in the world. Recently, Roundup has been facing a large amount of controversy. Across the country, thousands of lawsuits are pending against the company that produces Roundup. These lawsuits all claim…

Florida Fireworks: Two Men Killed on 4th of July

Every year, families and friends gather together on the 4th of July to celebrate Independence Day. People all across the country fire up their grills and prepare to celebrate the day with a bang. Sadly, it’s not always fun and games for those involved. You probably won’t be surprised to find out that emergency rooms prepare…

Did the FDA Help Hide Medical Device Failures?

The Food and Drug Administration is a federal agency that wears many hats. One of these hats is supervising and controlling medical device manufacturers for the safety of the public. The FDA maintains a public database of medical device failures, injuries and deaths. This database is a helpful resource used by physicians and surgeons to…

Are You At Risk for Mesothelioma?

The diagnosis of cancer is a life-changing event for everyone involved. Most of us have experienced first hand the damage a diagnosis can cause to an individual or family. In the United States, lung cancer is the leading cause of death by cancer. At a rate of 40.6 deaths per 100,000 people, it’s more than…

Americans Are Now More Likely to Die From an Opioid Overdose than a Car Crash

For as long as cars have been getting us from place to place, there have been associated dangers involved. We’re all aware of the potential for accidents, and even death. It’s something we’ve learned to deal with. Our lives now revolve around the ability to quickly travel from place to place. However, you might be…

Your Weed Killer May Be Linked to Cancer

Our country relies on the hard, often thankless, job of farmers and farmworkers. The sprawling fields full of crops help ensure that we have the food we need as a country to thrive. The agricultural industry has to fight pests and pervasive weeds to nurture their crops from mere seeds to the fully-grown product we…