Category: Health News
Hydrogen Peroxide Recalled for Burn, Fire Hazards
Nutrilife is recalling 15,300 bottles of 29% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) over concerns that the bottles may burst open and start a fire.
Pennsylvania Woman Files Günther Tulip® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who was injured by an Inferior Vena Cava Filter has joined over 2,300 people who have filed lawsuits against Cook Medical for selling a defective medical device and downplaying risks.
Alabama Man Files Cordis IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man who required open-heart surgery when his Cordis IVC Filter migrated to his heart within 6 days of implantation has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers for selling a defective medical device.
Under 50% of Teens Up-To-Date on HPV Vaccines
While 60% of parents are vaccinating their teenagers against human papillomavirus (HPV), only 43% are up-to-date on all of the recommended doses of the vaccine, according to U.S. health officials.
Poor Sleep May Increase Risk for Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests that even a little sleep loss can increase the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia.
Costco Chicken Skewers Recalled for Listeria Risk
Around 20,446 pounds of fully-cooked chicken skewers that were sold at Costco were recalled due to a risk of Listeria contamination.
5 Reasons You Should Never Drink Water Out Of A Plastic Bottle Again
Everyone knows it’s important to get plenty of water everyday, but studies have found that drinking it out of a plastic bottle can be bad, both for you and the environment. Here are 5 reasons to avoid plastic water bottles...
Illinois Woman Files OptEase® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman who required emergency open-heart surgery to remove several broken pieces of an OptEase IVC filter has filed a lawsuit against Cordis Corporation and Johnson & Johnson in Illinois.
Sausage Patties Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Fair Oak Farms is recalling more than 1,100 lbs. of pork sausage patties over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
Smartphone Separation Anxiety Becoming More Widespread, Study Finds
With smartphones now considered a necessity for everyday life, the phenomenon of nomophobia -- the fear of being without a working cell phone -- is becoming an increasingly widespread problem, a new study has found.