Category: Health News

Billionaire Drug Company Founder Arrested in Opioid Bribery Scheme

One of the wealthiest men in the U.S. was arrested Thursday and charged with leading a kickback scheme in which doctors prescribed an opiate painkiller to patients who didn’t even need the medication.

/ October 27, 2017

Ikea Dresser Tip-Over Linked to 7th Death

Another tip-over accident involving a recalled Ikea Malm dresser has resulted in the death of a 7th child — and yet another lawsuit against Ikea for selling defective furniture.

/ October 25, 2017
Syracuse University Offers Mumps Vaccine As Outbreak Grows

Syracuse University Offers Mumps Vaccine As Outbreak Grows

Syracuse University is offering thousands of free booster shots of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine to fight an ongoing outbreak of mumps that has infected at least 27 people on campus.

/ October 24, 2017

Massive Produce Recall Expands as Walmart, Trader Joe’s Pull Veggies Over Listeria Fears

The cluster of recalls associated with Mann Packing's nationwide listeria scare has expanded, as 3 major vegetable recalls were announced on Sunday by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

/ October 24, 2017

Great to Go Chicken Bowls Recalled for Listeria Risk

Fresh Foods Manufacturing Co. has recalled of "Great to Go" chicken & vegetable bowls, fried rice, ramen noodles, potstickers, and Thai-style chicken bowls due to a risk of food poisoning with Listeria.

/ October 23, 2017
Bread & Butter Farm Beef Linked to E. Coli Outbreak

Bread & Butter Farm Beef Linked to E. Coli Outbreak

Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing, LLC, has recalled approximately 133 pounds of "Bread & Butter Farm" ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 after multiple illnesses were reported.

/ October 23, 2017
Yellowfin Tuna Steaks Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Yellowfin Tuna Steaks Recalled for Salmonella Risk

A recall has been issued for frozen yellowfin tuna loins that were sold out of the seafood department at grocery stores in 6 states due to a possible risk of contamination with Salmonella.

/ October 20, 2017

Mann’s Fresh Vegetables Recalled for Listeria Risk

Mann's has recalled a variety of Nourish Bowls®, bagged fresh vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, pre-made salads, cole slaw, brussels sprouts, stir fry mixes, veggie trays, hummus trays, and snack trays due to a possible risk of food poisoning with Listeria.

/ October 20, 2017

10 Tips to Keep Kids Safe on Halloween

For children, Halloween is one of the most eagerly anticipated dates on the calendar, the only day of the year they’re allowed to dress up and knock on the doors of total strangers and receive a sweet treat in return....

/ October 20, 2017
Michigan Woman Files IVC Filter Lawsuit

Michigan Woman Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit

A woman from Michigan has filed a lawsuit after her IVC filter tilted, embedded itself in her vein, broke into pieces, and required multiple medical procedures in an attempt to remove it from her body.

/ October 19, 2017