All posts by Ray Simon

Ray Simon is a veteran copywriter with more than a decade's worth of experience in the field. He studied journalism at Vanderbilt University, graduating Cum Laude in 2007. Ray currently specializes in writing content and news articles for independent publications.

EPA Study Confirms Fracking Contaminates Drinking Water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its highly anticipated final report on hydraulic fracturing or “fracking,” confirming that the drilling process may contaminate drinking water "under some circumstances."

/ December 21, 2016

Want to Live Forever Through Technology? There’s an App for That.

We all die sooner or later, leaving behind family and friends with a few precious memories, which are then eventually erased when our loved ones pass away. But what if you could be remembered forever?

/ December 20, 2016
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Autism Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy

A new study has found that pregnant women with low vitamin D levels are more likely to have children that display “autistic traits.”

/ December 19, 2016

Generic Drugmakers Accused in Price-Fixing Conspiracy

Twenty states have filed a lawsuit against a group of generic drug manufacturers for allegedly conspiring to fix prices on an antibiotic and a diabetes medication, in violation of federal antitrust law.

/ December 16, 2016

ConAgra to Pay $11.2 Million for Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak

Nearly a decade after hundreds of people got sick from eating salmonella-tainted Peter Pan peanut butter, the company that sold it paid with a guilty plea to shipping adulterated food and an agreement to pay the largest criminal fine ever...

/ December 15, 2016

Cuisinart Recalls 8 Million Food Processors Amid Reports of Tooth Injuries, Mouth Laceration

Conair has issued a massive recall for 22 models of Cuisinart food processors after receiving at least 69 reports of consumers finding broken pieces of the blade in their processed food, including 30 reports of mouth laceration and tooth injuries.

/ December 14, 2016

EPA Panel to Investigate Cancer Risk with Monsanto’s Roundup

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding a three-day series of meetings this week dedicated to examining evidence linking Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller to cancer.

/ December 13, 2016
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Alzheimer’s Cure Within Reach After Successful Drug Trial

A drug that ‘switches off’ production of toxic proteins caused by Alzheimer’s disease is raising hopes that a cure could finally be within reach.

/ December 12, 2016

Bristol-Myers Squibb to Pay $19.5 Million Over Improper Marketing of Abilify

Bristol-Myers Squibb has agreed to pay $19.5 million to resolve allegations that the company made misleading representations to promote its blockbuster antipsychotic drug Abilify (generic: aripiprazole).

/ December 9, 2016

Top 5 SEO Trends for 2017

The digital landscape has evolved dramatically in recent years, but search engine optimization continues to be a crucial marketing strategy. As 2016 winds down, let’s take a look at five SEO trends expected to take shape over the coming year.

/ December 8, 2016