Employee takes legal action against contractors following NYC Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
Workers suffering from Legionnaires’ disease are suing the contractors responsible for maintaining a city-owned water cooling tower in Harlem, believing it’s linked to their illnesses, according to reports. Patrice Smith is set to take Narco to court over its management of the cooling tower at Harlem Hospital. The Health Department has identified this tower as […]
Former Trump-Russia special prosecutor Robert Mueller diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease four years ago, according to family.
Robert Mueller, a former special adviser who played a key role in Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and the investigation into Russian connections, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease four years ago, according to his family. “Bob received his diagnosis in the summer of 2021,” they stated in a communication to the New York Times on Sunday. […]
Omega fatty acids might help safeguard women against Alzheimer’s disease, research shows.
Research conducted by King’s College and Queen Mary University in London reveals that omega fatty acids may play a protective role for women against Alzheimer’s disease, explaining why the condition is more frequently diagnosed in women. According to findings published in the journal Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, women diagnosed with Alzheimer’s tend to have lower […]
Lawyer claims that the fatal Legionnaires’ disease outbreak was entirely avoidable, warning NYC of a potential lawsuit.
A lawsuit has been filed against New York City related to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, which is suspected to have resulted from contaminated water in a city-owned cooling tower. This was disclosed on Wednesday. The claims stem from two construction workers who contend that both the city and affiliated contractors neglected their safety. They believe […]
Cooling towers at a Harlem hospital contribute to the spread of Legionnaires’ disease in a fatal NYC outbreak
Pastor Al Sharpton recently claimed that untreated rainwater in a cooling tower at Harlem Hospital contributed to the deadliest Legionnaires’ disease outbreak New York has seen in a decade. He plans to join civil rights attorney Ben Crump in announcing a lawsuit against the construction company involved in a project in Harlem. “People should be […]
Harlemites upset over being uninformed about deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to city-owned buildings: ‘Irresponsible’
Recent cases of Legionnaires’ disease have put city officials under scrutiny as locals reacted to the delayed reporting of affected areas. On Friday, residents expressed outrage upon discovering they lived or worked in one of ten buildings that tested positive for the bacteria responsible for the illness, which has claimed four lives. Nicole Ingram, who […]
Fatal outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in NYC linked to 12 locations, including Harlem Hospital’s cooling tower
The cooling tower at Harlem Hospital is one of 12 sites connected to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the city. Health officials reported Thursday that this outbreak has resulted in four fatalities and nearly 100 reported illnesses. Also on the list of affected cooling towers are locations like the Central Harlem Sexual Health Clinic, the […]
New Harvard study connects lithium deficiency to Alzheimer’s disease
Recent research from Harvard Medical School has uncovered new insights into the factors that may lead to Alzheimer’s disease. One notable finding highlights low levels of lithium in the brain as a potential trigger for this common form of dementia. Lithium, which plays various roles in the brain, is known for balancing mood-related chemicals and […]
New York City suggests tougher regulations to address Legionnaires’ disease amid worries from the Harlem outbreak.
New York City Implements Stricter Cooling Tower Regulations New York City is set to enforce tougher regulations on cooling towers following a significant outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem. The health department is ramping up enforcement, penalties, and reporting requirements related to water system construction, which is linked to many Legionnaires’ cases. In just two […]
Cat in Colorado found with the plague shortly after a resident in Arizona dies from the disease.
Officials have reported the death of a cat in Colorado from the plague, which comes shortly after an Arizona man succumbed to the same disease. The cat, from Evergreen, was confirmed to have the plague but unfortunately did not survive, as stated by the Jefferson County Public Health Authority. This marks the first confirmed case […]