A recent medical study found a link between hair straightening products, or relaxers, and women’s chance for developing uterine cancer. The study, published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, is not the first to demonstrate the concerning connection between certain types of hair care products and cancer. The study’s researchers also highlighted how[…]

Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, releases its own top ten list, except this one takes a look at the safety standards that employers most frequently violate in the workplace. Just a few weeks ago, the agency released its preliminary figures for the fiscal year 2022, and the usual suspects from[…]

“Life’s Essential 8” is the American Heart Association’s (AHA) heart health checklist; it contains eight key elements that a person can follow to maintain and improve their cardiovascular health. The Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) estimate that one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease, making it the leading cause of death for[…]

Many parents feel the increased pressure that kicks in each year during the holiday season, while frantically shopping for the most popular toys. It can be easy to overlook the reality of dangerous toys this time of year. Toy safety has been a national concern for decades, and it remains the mission of World Against[…]

One of the often-unforeseen issues that arise in the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation system is the concept of “withdrawal from the labor market.”   Withdrawal from the labor market can take several forms, but the most frequent occurs when an injured worker on Workers’ Compensation benefits “retires.” If it is determined that an injured worker “retired” or[…]