Category: Health News
Nightlight Soothers Recalled Over Shock Risk to Children
A New York company is recalling about 130,000 children’s nightlights over an electric shock hazard that could cause serious injury or even death.
Dick’s Recalls Exercise Bands Due to Injury Risk
DICK’S Sporting Goods recalled about 207,500 Fitness Gear resistance bands because they can break and injure a user.
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.
H-E-B Recalls Beef in Texas Over Metal Contamination
The supermarket chain H-E-B is recalling ground beef sold at one of its stores in Bulverde, Texas, after it was found that the products may contain sharp metal objects, which could cause serious injury or even death if swallowed.
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.
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.
Chicken Salad Sold at Food 4 Less, King Soopers Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Two regional grocery store chains owned by Kroger are recalling chicken salad sold at their deli counters after it was found to potentially contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
Pro-Tec Recalls Helmets for Head Injury Hazard
Pro-Tec is recalling LED light-up helmets for adults because the buckle could break and result in a head injury.
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.
Your Coffee Creamer Could Be Taking Years Off Your Life
If you take cream with your coffee (or coffee with your cream, if you really enjoy the stuff), there’s a good chance you’ve been ingesting a chemical that has been linked to neurological dysfunction, genetic disorders, and possibly cancer.