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Why Fall-Related Deaths Are Increasing Among Older Adults

A recent New York Times article highlighted an alarming trend: deaths from falls among older adults in the United States are climbing at an unprecedented rate. In 2023, more than 41,000 seniors died from fall-related injuries, according to the CDC.…

Sep 12, 2025

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Everything You Need to Know About Defective Drug Claims

Taking medicine is a regular part of life for millions of people in New York, with many people using prescription or over-the-counter drugs to handle both chronic conditions and temporary illnesses or conditions. Unfortunately, not all drugs are safe, with…

May 3, 2023

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What If I Suspect My Parent In A Nursing Home Is Getting The Wrong Medications?

A recent study by The Journal of The American Geriatrics Society found that 75% of nursing home residents had been subject to at least one potential medication error. Senior citizens are living longer with the help of prescription medications, often…

Nov 6, 2019

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Why Is My Mom Confused After Two Weeks in a Nursing Home?

Many Nursing Homes Abuse Antipsychotic Drugs As “Chemical Restraints” Each week, 179,000 nursing home residents are given antipsychotic drugs for conditions that the medications were not approved for, according to the Human Rights Watch. Unfortunately many nursing homes use antipsychotics…

Sep 5, 2019

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New Report Says Baby Powder Giant Knew of Cancer Risk

The fragrance of baby powder is distinct and comforting. It conjures images of newborn babies or toweling off after a warm shower. But the reality isn’t quite so idyllic for thousands of Americans who claim that trace amounts of asbestos…

Feb 22, 2019

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When Do Drug and Healthcare Ads Push Ethical Boundaries?

You’d be right if you suspect that drug makers are spending A LOT more on TV advertising. Pharmaceutical companies have more than doubled ad spending in just the past four years, making it the second-fastest growing ad category in the…

Nov 16, 2018

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