Category: Health News
Eckrich Recalls 90,000 Pounds of Sausage for Metal Bits
Over 90,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage were recalled by Armour Eckrich Meats, LLC because they may contain bits of metal.
Statins Boost Death Risk in Healthy Seniors, Study Finds
A shocking new study has found that cholesterol-lowering statins increase the risk of death and do not prevent heart attacks in adults over 65 years old without heart disease.
1 Dead, 9 Hospitalized with Botulism After Eating Nacho Cheese Sauce
An outbreak of botulism linked to nacho cheese sauce sold at a gas station in Northern California has hospitalized nine people and killed one man, according to health officials.
One Drink Per Day Increases Breast Cancer Risk: Study
Consuming just one small alcoholic beverage a day can significantly increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, a new study has found.
Mechanic Wins Settlement in Philadelphia Benzene Lawsuit
A mechanic who developed leukemia after decades of exposure to benzene on the job was awarded a settlement mid-way through a trial in Philadelphia.
Nathan’s Famous and Curtis Beef Master Hot Dogs Recalled
Over 210,600 pounds of hot dogs sold by Nathan's Famous and Beef Master were recalled after metal shards were found in some products.
Steroid Shots For Knee Pain May Worsen Arthritis
Experts are questioning the use of steroid shots for knee pain after a study showed no benefit and higher rates of cartilage breakdown.
Anemia Drug Linked to Severe Skin Side Effects
Health officials in Canada are warning about the risk of a severe skin reaction known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) from the anemia drug Aranesp.
Drinking Too Much Caffeine Can Be Deadly
The recent death of a teenager in South Carolina has focused national attention on the risk of heart problems from caffeine — but how much is too much?
Miami Company Recalls 6,000 Pounds of Cheese Over Listeria Concerns
Three tons of white cheese produced by La Nica Products Inc. of Miami, Florida, were recalled Tuesday over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.