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Herbicide Paraquat Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Paraquat, a highly toxic weed-killing herbicide, has been linked to Parkinson’s disease. Paraquat dichloride has been used in commercial farming and agriculture since its production in 1961. It is the deadliest herbicide on the market and has resulted in the death of at least 30 people in the United States in the past 30 years. [...]
Popular Baby Formulas Linked to NEC in Premature Babies
The use of the popular baby formulas Enfamil and Similac has been linked to life-threatening cases of necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, in premature babies. Necrotizing enterocolitis is a disease that involves inflammation in the intestines of premature infants. The inflammation causes intestinal tissue to die and a perforation in the intestine may form. Through this [...]
Massive Recall of Philips Sleep Apnea CPAP Machines Over Cancer Concerns
Philips Respironics has recalled 3,400,000 of its sleep apnea machines, also known as Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines and ventilators. The recall includes specific Philips Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-Level PAP), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and mechanical ventilator devices to address potential health risks related to polyester-based polyurethane sound abatement foam that is [...]
The Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages first Cruise Ship Sets Sail Out of Port Miami
After more than 18 months of delay amid Covid-19, Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady departed from Port Miami this week. The ship was originally scheduled to set sail on April 1, 2020. The adults-only cruise line announced in March that it would require all crew members and passengers to be Covid-19 vaccinated to board. The [...]
Common Types of Slip and Falls and What Florida Accident Victims Need to Know
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, and at any time. Many times, falls happen through the negligence of the injured person, but other times, they occur because of the negligence of the property owner or business. Slip and falls can occur at restaurants, malls, water parks, clubs/bars, amusement parks, grocery stores, on cruise ships, [...]
Royal Caribbean’s New Cruise Terminal at Port of Galveston is Underway
After more than a year of delays, construction has begun on Royal Caribbean’s new cruise terminal at Port of Galveston in Texas. The cruise terminal will cater to larger cruise ships and rival the major cruise ports in Florida, including Port Canaveral, PortMiami, and Port Everglades. The new terminal will be located at Pier 10 [...]
Cruising is Back in a Big Way! Port Canaveral Sees Cruise Industry Ramp Up as Sailings Resume
Carnival's Mardi Gras made its return to Port Canaveral this week with its first passenger cruise since the Covid-19 pandemic. During the seven-day cruise, passengers visited the ports of San Juan, Amber Cove, and Nassau and had the opportunity to ride BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea. Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas also [...]
August is Back-To-School Safety Month
School is back in session, which means drivers need to do their part to keep kids safe as they walk and bike to school. Here are some safe driving tips to remember this month and throughout the school year from Aronfeld Trial Lawyers. Drive Slowly in Residential Neighborhoods and School Zones. The beginning of [...]
MSC Cruises Resumes U.S. Operations with the Launch of Meraviglia in Miami
MSC Cruises is resuming operations in the U.S. after 18 months of being shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic with the launch of, MSC Meraviglia. The ship is set to depart from Port Miami, making it the first in the MSC fleet to restart operations in the U.S. Cruise ships have been anxious to restart U.S. operations for [...]
Florida Governor to Appeal Court Decision that Restricts Cruises from Sailing out of Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has promised to fight to overturn a recent court ruling that supports the CDC's conditional sailing order when it comes to cruise ships. If necessary, taking the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The long-running battle between Florida and the CDC is over the Governor’s law banning [...]