Patricia Barnes, Contributor

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Boom in Cosmetic Surgery Linked to Age Discrimination

A significant number of adults undergo cosmetic procedures after experiencing age discrimination or because they fear age discrimination.

French Trial Shows Need to Hold U.S. Employers Accountable For Psychological Abuse Of Workers

The criminal trial of five French telecom executives for allegedly creating psychologically stressful conditions that caused 19 worker suicides provides a stark contrast to America’s lack of protection for workers from health endangering psychological…

Once Again, Is AARP Advocating For Older Americans Or For Itself?

The AARP has both a for-profit and non-profit division that seem to be at odds in the current debate on a proposed law to shift prescription drug rebates away from health insurance providers to seniors themselves.

Colonial Williamsburg Tavern Can Be Sued For Ousting Boy With Severe Gluten Intolerance

Federal appeals court orders trial in lawsuit against Colonial Williamsburg for failing to allow a boy on a school field trip to eat a homemade gluten free meal at Shields Tavern. Court said severe gluten sensitivity could be a disability under the Ame…