Month: May 2017
Chocolate Could Lower Risk for Heart Problems, Study Finds
Chocoholics rejoice - a new study has found that eating a little chocolate each week may actually decrease your risk of developing a serious type of irregular heart rhythm.
Eckrich Recalls 90,000 Pounds of Sausage for Metal Bits
Over 90,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage were recalled by Armour Eckrich Meats, LLC because they may contain bits of metal.
Statins Boost Death Risk in Healthy Seniors, Study Finds
A shocking new study has found that cholesterol-lowering statins increase the risk of death and do not prevent heart attacks in adults over 65 years old without heart disease.
Safety Tips for Grilling Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the summer grilling season in America. Here are a few tips to help you avoid dangerous food poisoning or ending up in the hospital from eating a grill-brush bristle.
U.S. Justice Department Sues Fiat Chrysler Over Emissions Cheat Software
The United States Government filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), charging the company with building and selling diesel engines that violate the Clean Air Act.
Woman Wins $100,000 in Starbucks Hot Coffee Lawsuit
A jury in Florida ordered Starbucks to pay $100,000 to a mom who was severely burned by a hot coffee spill at the drive-thru window.
Graco ‘My Ride 65’ Car Seats Recalled for Failing Crash Tests
Graco recalled over 25,000 "My Ride 65" car seats because the harness webbing can break and fail to protect a child in a crash.
1 Dead, 9 Hospitalized with Botulism After Eating Nacho Cheese Sauce
An outbreak of botulism linked to nacho cheese sauce sold at a gas station in Northern California has hospitalized nine people and killed one man, according to health officials.
Electric Stoves Recalled After Plumber’s Electrocution Death
After the death of a plumber in New Hampshire, about 6,300 Blomberg and Summit electric ranges were recalled for a shock and electrocution hazard.
$2 Million Awarded in Ryobi Table Saw Injury Lawsuit
A man who accidentally cut off his finger while using a table saw has agreed to a $2 million settlement with Ryobi Technologies, Inc.