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A new clinical study spearheaded by the dean of UCLA's School of Nursing has found a direct correlation between pressure ulcers -- commonly known as bedsores -- and patient mortality and increased hospitalization.

With the weight of evidence from potential victims against him overwhelming, the late BBC TV star Jimmy Savile may be one of the most prolific sex offenders in recent history.

The death toll continues to mount from the tainted steroid injections mixed by the New England compounding firm.

The CDC on Friday had the following state-by-state breakdown of cases: Florida: 17 cases, including 3 deaths; Idaho, 1 case; Illinois, 1 case; Indiana: 35 cases, including 2 deaths; Maryland: 16 cases, including 1 death; Michigan: 53 cases, including 5 deaths; Minnesota: 7 cases; New Hampshire: 8 cases; New Jersey: 13 cases; New York: 1 case; North Carolina: 2 cases; Ohio: 11 cases; Pennsylvania: 1 case; Tennessee: 66 cases, including 8 deaths; Texas: 1 case; Virginia: 38 cases, including 2 deaths.

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The widening meningitis outbreak has killed 19 people and infected 245, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Learn more here:

Federal officials reported today that the deadly fungal meningitis outbreak has now sickened 214 people in 15 states. 15 individuals have lost their lives to tainted steroid injections.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 12 deaths and a host of injuries have occurred across several states due to an outbreak of a rare form of meningitis. While health experts are still investigating, tainted steroid injections used to control back pain appear to be the cause. The CDC warns that as many as 13,000 individuals in 23 states may have received the injections, although the number affected is expected to be much less.

Reuters reports that 137 people have been diagnosed with the infection in ten states. 12 of them have died.

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Popcorn lung is usually found in plant workers exposed to high levels of diacetyl, an artificial flavoring used to give popcorn a buttery taste (think "movie" popcorn). Breathing this chemical daily for a prolonged period can cause serious respiratory problems. A jury recently decided that the maker and seller of this chemical did not warn the public about this serious consequence and compensated a consumer for his injuries.

5 deaths and a host of injuries have occurred across several states due to an outbreak of a rare form of meningitis. While health experts are still investigating the cause, suspicion centers on possibly tainted steroid injections used to control back pain.

UBS is a Swiss-based multi-national investment banking and asset management firm. In 2009, it paid a fine of $780 million to the IRS to avoid prosecution for helping wealthy U.S. investors evade taxes abroad. Crucial to the IRS' discover of this scheme was information provided by former USB banker Bradley Birkenfeld.

Unfortunately, many of us are unprepared to deal with the emotions involved in placing our loved one in a nursing home. So much guilt…even though we’re doing our best to deal with a bad situation. But while trying to do the right thing, you better watch out for the fine print.