| What Is Being Done About Prozac and Other Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water? |
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| Prozac(r), with an active ingredient called fluoxetine, is one of a class of prescription medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs are used to treat depression. They are one of the most heavily prescribed medications in the U.S. As a group, chemicals from drugs, cosmetics, toiletries, and veterinary drugs are referred to as PPCPs (pharmaceuticals and personal care products). This article discusses the health and environmental concerns related to PPCPs.
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| Punitive Damages Awards in Product Liability Suits |
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| Punitive damages are damages in excess of damages awarded to compensate a tort victim for injuries sustained. Also called exemplary damages, punitive damages are awarded to punish a tortfeasor for wanton or malicious conduct. Punitive damages have often been assessed in product liability actions.
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| Motor Vehicle Safety Act |
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| Congress enacted the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 (Act) to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents. Congress directed the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to issue motor vehicle safety standards. This task was delegated to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which was set up to carry out safety programs. Besides adopting motor vehicle safety standards, the NHTSA investigates safety defects in automobiles and trucks and orders vehicle recalls when necessary.More... |
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| The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 |
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| In the 1980s, there was increasing public debate over the safety of childhood vaccines. There were reports of serious injuries or death supposedly related to adverse reactions to childhood vaccines. Because of the threat of lawsuits, some companies stopped making vaccines. More... |
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| Bioengineered Foods |
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| Biotechnology refers to scientific techniques that allow DNA to be modified. DNA is the genetic material of all living things.
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