Common Bile Duct Injuries Can Have Devastating Consequences
A healthy gallbladder stores bile, which is produced in the liver, and releases the bile into the small intestine to help in the digestion of food. Gallstones are small, hard, gravel-like deposits that can form inside the gallbladder. Gallstones cause pain, inflammation, infection, and blockages of the tubes, called bile ducts, which enter and exit...
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Learn the Facts About Environmental Racism
The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) is a federal agency that protects the health and welfare of Americans and the environment. The Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) is a part of the EPA which is supposed to protect citizens from environmental racism by preventing states, local governments and private companies from discriminating based on race or...
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Understanding Kernicterus, a form of Brain Damage that occurs in Newborns as a Result of Jaundice
Many babies are born with the yellow-tinted eyes and skin indicative of jaundice. Jaundice is caused by high levels of bilirubin, which is the yellow substance created as the body rids itself of old red blood cells. The yellow tint of jaundice can be harder to see in babies with darker skin color. The best...
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Children Exposed To Lead Are More Likely To Commit Violent Crimes
Lead poisoning has been known for decades to cause brain damage and new research shows that lead poisoning is linked to violent crime. Lead is a toxin that damages the parts of the brain that control impulses, emotions, and a person’s ability to pay attention. Studies from the University of Cincinnati and the University of...
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Residents of Flint, MI Claim “Environmental Racism” Factored into Water Contamination Crisis
Many residents of Flint, Michigan believe that state and city officials should have responded faster to address the widespread lead contamination of the city’s water supply. Many residents and advocacy organizations are claiming that the state’s response to this crisis was delayed because of “environmental racism.” The population of Flint, MI is 57% African-American, and...
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FDA Issues Safety Warning About Medicinal Clay Product Due to Elevated Levels of Lead
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers to avoid “Bentonite Me Baby” by Alikay Naturals due to a risk of lead poisoning. “Bentonite Me Baby” is marketed as medicinal clay that can be ingested or applied topically for the treatment of several conditions. However, safety testing of this product revealed that that “Bentonite...
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Center for Disease Control Calls for More Research About the Safety of Using Antidepressant Medications During Pregnancy
In the CDC’s most recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the agency calls for greater research on antidepressant drug use during pregnancy. The CDC’s research in the past has indicated that there may be a link between the use of SSRI antidepressant medications during pregnancy and an increased risk of serious birth defects in children....
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Happy Holidays from The Yost Legal Group!
The Yost Legal Group wishes you and your family a happy, healthy and safe holiday!
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Drive Safely This Holiday Season
During the winter holidays, traffic volume is much higher than normal as families hit the road to visit friends and relatives. AAA estimates that nearly 95 million Americans will travel the roads during the holidays. This high volume of drivers, combined with the multitude of festivities and potential distractions, increases the odds of being involved...
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Chipotle Restaurants Linked to E. coli – Outbreak Affects Maryland Residents
The Center for Disease Control recently confirmed that an E. coli outbreak linked to Chipotle Restaurants now has at least one confirmed case in Maryland. The popular restaurant has been linked to an outbreak of the dangerous E. coli bacteria since November 13th, and the CDC is warning consumers that the number of reported cases...
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