All posts by Elizabeth Bradley

Lifelong consumer advocate. Pop culture nerd. Grammar evangelist. Wannabe organizer. Travel addict. Zombie fan.

Resurgence of Whooping Cough Raises Vaccine Concerns

Resurgence of Whooping Cough Raises Vaccine Concerns

A new study suggests that the resurgence of pertussis ("whooping cough") in the U.S. and other countries with high vaccine coverage may be linked to limitations of the vaccine to prevent infections.

/ October 10, 2017
$140 Million Awarded in AndroGel Testosterone Trial

$140 Million Awarded in AndroGel Testosterone Trial

A jury in Illinois has found AbbVie Inc. responsible for failing to warn about the heart attack risks of the "Low T" testosterone gel AndroGel.

/ October 6, 2017
Mom Jailed for Refusing to Vaccinate Her Son

Mom Jailed for Refusing to Vaccinate Her Son

A mother in Michigan is in jail after refusing to obey a court order to vaccinate her 9 year-old son in a custody battle with her ex-husband.

/ October 5, 2017

SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash Hazard

SRAM is recalling about 7,000 Avid SD7 rim brakes after 5 reports of a rivet coming loose or disengaging, which could result in brake failure.

/ October 4, 2017
Aldi Fit Active Fresh Ground Turkey

Ground Turkey Recalled at Aldi, Publix, Weis Markets

A recall has been issued for ground turkey meat sold at Aldi, Publix, and Weis Markets due to a risk of metal pieces in the meat.

/ October 3, 2017
Roundup

Roundup to be Banned in France for Cancer Risk

France will phase out the agricultural use of Monsanto's Roundup (glyphosate) weed-killer by 2022 due to fears that it may cause cancer.

/ September 28, 2017
FDA Links Viberzi to Pancreatitis and Death Risk

FDA Links Viberzi to Pancreatitis and Death Risk

The FDA approved Viberzi in May 2015 for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome where diarrhea is the primary symptom. Since then, there have been at least 120 reports of pancreatitis or death.

/ September 27, 2017
Woman Almost Blinded by Exploding Pressure Cooker

Irish Woman Nearly Blinded by Pressure Cooker

A 25 year-old woman from Ireland is warning others of the dangers of pressure cooking after she was nearly blinded while making soup.

/ September 27, 2017
Study Links Back-to-Back Flu Vaccines and Miscarriage Risk

Study Links Back-to-Back Flu Vaccines and Miscarriage Risk

A new study by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that a flu vaccine given in the first trimester of pregnancy increased the risk of miscarriage.

/ September 25, 2017
Motorcycle Clip-On Handlebars Recalled for Serious Injury Hazard

Motorcycle Clip-On Handlebars Recalled for Serious Injury Hazard

Renthal is recalling all Gen 1 and Gen 2 clip-on motorcycle handlebars because the handlebar clamp can crack and fail, posing a crash hazard and a possible risk of serious injury or death.

/ September 22, 2017