Month: May 2017
One Drink Per Day Increases Breast Cancer Risk: Study
Consuming just one small alcoholic beverage a day can significantly increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, a new study has found.
Mechanic Wins Settlement in Philadelphia Benzene Lawsuit
A mechanic who developed leukemia after decades of exposure to benzene on the job was awarded a settlement mid-way through a trial in Philadelphia.
Nathan’s Famous and Curtis Beef Master Hot Dogs Recalled
Over 210,600 pounds of hot dogs sold by Nathan's Famous and Beef Master were recalled after metal shards were found in some products.
How to Block Spam and Unwanted Text Messages on Your Phone
If you own a mobile phone, you’re probably familiar with spam texts - they’re the equivalent of junk mail on your phone, with the added danger of being used by scammers to steal your personal information. Fortunately, there are steps...
Steroid Shots For Knee Pain May Worsen Arthritis
Experts are questioning the use of steroid shots for knee pain after a study showed no benefit and higher rates of cartilage breakdown.
Anemia Drug Linked to Severe Skin Side Effects
Health officials in Canada are warning about the risk of a severe skin reaction known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) from the anemia drug Aranesp.
Children’s Plush Toys Recalled Over Choking Hazard
Douglas Company Inc. is recalling about 25,000 children’s plush toys over concerns that the plastic eyes can detach, which poses a choking hazard.
Drinking Too Much Caffeine Can Be Deadly
The recent death of a teenager in South Carolina has focused national attention on the risk of heart problems from caffeine — but how much is too much?
Four Auto-Makers Pay $553 Million Airbag Lawsuit Settlement
Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, and BMW will pay a $553 million class action lawsuit settlement to compensate consumers for out-of-pocket expenses and loaner vehicle costs due to Takata airbag recalls.
Miami Company Recalls 6,000 Pounds of Cheese Over Listeria Concerns
Three tons of white cheese produced by La Nica Products Inc. of Miami, Florida, were recalled Tuesday over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.