Month: January 2019
New Study Challenges Notion of Reliability in E-Cigarettes as Smoking Cessation Devices
Electronic cigarettes or “vapes” are nearly twice as effective at curbing nicotine fits in addicts compared to traditional therapies such as patches and lozenges, according to a study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). The findings...
Ohio Woman Files Vein Filter Injury Lawsuit
A lawsuit was filed by a woman whose IVC Filter became embedded, punctured her vein and her intestines, fractured, and a broken piece was left in her body after the rest of the filter was removed.
Tyson Recalls 36,000 pounds of Rubberized Chicken Nuggets
Tyson Foods Inc., has issued a recall for about 36,420 pounds of chicken nuggets over concerns they may be contaminated with little pieces of rubber, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reported on Tuesday.
Whole Foods Recalls Items Containing Spinach Due to Salmonella Risk
Whole Foods grocery stores in 8 states are recalling salads, pizza, sandwiches and wraps that contain baby spinach due to a risk of food poisoning with Salmonella bacteria.
New Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Baby Formula
French health authorities have announced that at least 4 babies have been diagnosed with salmonella infections linked to powdered milk made in Spain.
Ohio Doctor Gave Deadly Doses of Painkillers to Dozens of Patients
A doctor who gave deadly doses of painkillers to dozens of near-death patients was allowed to keep working for 4 weeks after officials at Mount Carmel Health System in Ohio were aware of the problem — and during that time,...