Month: November 2016
Toys ‘R’ Us Pulls Tonka Trucks Due to Fire Risk
Toys R Us stops selling a ride-on Tonka truck after a family in Washington state said it burst into flames in the back of their actual pickup truck on the way home from the store. Good thing it wasn't under...
Sabra Hummus Recalled for Listeria Risk
Sabra has recalled most of their hummus due to a risk of food poisoning with Listeria. Consumers should throw it out and get a coupon for a free replacement.
Could Tasmanian Devil’s Milk Cure Superbug Infections?
Get ready for the most random fact you’ll learn today: it turns out that milk from the Tasmanian devil, the same kind that tormented Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, could provide a useful weapon for treating antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
New Warning About Salmonella in Your Bag Salad Mix
Just a small amount of juice from damaged leaves in a bag of salad can massively stimulate the growth of Salmonella, a common food poisoning bacteria, according to a new study.
Oklahoma Town Hit By Earthquakes Sues Fracking Companies
An Oklahoma town hit by the largest earthquake in state history has filed a class action lawsuit accusing 27 energy companies of triggering the quakes by injecting fracking-wastewater on unstable fault-lines.
Saudi Arabia Warns Trump Not to Block Oil Imports
Saudi Arabia is cautioning President-elect Donald Trump against carrying out a threat to cut off all U.S. purchases of the kingdom's oil reserves.
Popular Heartburn Drugs May Raise Stroke Risk
People who take over-the-counter heartburn drugs like Nexium could be up to 94% more likely to have a stroke, according to a new study.
FTC Cracks Down on Homeopathic Remedies
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is cracking down on homeopathic products that make bogus or misleading claims on their labels and advertisements. Will it change anything?
Marijuana Medicine: How Pot Can Help Treat Substance Abuse, Mental Health Disorders
Despite what your grandmother told you about marijuana being a “gateway drug” that can lead to more harmful substances, a new study has found that medical cannabis may have quite the opposite effect.
FDA Stops Testing Food for Roundup
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended testing of foods like milk, corn, soy, eggs, and popcorn for residues of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup weed-killer.