Is Requiring ‘Vaccine Passports’ Legal?

April 13, 2021

Is Requiring ‘Vaccine Passports’ Legal?

Businesses, schools, cruise lines—there’s a growing list of places requiring proof of a COVID-19 vaccine for employees and customers. But is making a requirement for getting a vaccine legal?   In today’s spotlight feature, we’ll focus on the laws on the books that speak to this issue and the rights individuals have when it comes…

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October 28, 2019

Is it Possible to Get PTSD from a Car Accident?

When people think of car accident injuries, they usually think of broken bones, whiplash, head injuries, bumps, and bruises. While those injuries certainly have the ability to cause a person significant pain, there are other injuries associated with a car accident that many people do not think about.  For accidents involving significant injuries or high…

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September 8, 2019

What is General Maritime Law?

One of the most confusing aspects of law revolves around the waterways. Most people assume that the laws of the high seas are just like regular laws, but that is not the case. There is a rich history behind the making of maritime law. Unfortunately, few of these laws are actually in the federal or…

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May 14, 2014

Beat High Blood Pressure with These 5 Healthy Foods

May is National Blood Pressure Month, which means you should be aware of your blood pressure levels and do your best to avoid hypertension and its adverse effects on your health! The consequences of high blood pressure can be devastating, even deadly. Numerous vital organ dysfunctions are associated with chronic, extreme hypertension. Fortunately, you can…

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November 25, 2013

Pass (on) the Haggis and Other Banned Foods in the U.S.

Farah & Farah has reported about the health dangers that tainted food can present to Americans, but did you know that some foods and drinks are banned altogether in the United States? So, here’s the bad news. If you really have a craving for a Taiwanese delicacy called Pig’s Blood Cake, you will actually have…

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May 4, 2011

American Academy of Pediatrics Calls for Stricter Regulation of Chemicals

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is urging the federal government to overhaul the current regulation of chemicals in the environment because of a concern about toxicity to children. According to an article in Fair Warning, there are about 80,000 chemicals that are used in everything from paints to cleaners and plastics, yet the Toxic…

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