Category: Health News
Halloween Buckets Are Why Laundry Pods Are Still a Problem
Tide Pods orange laundry buckets are made for detergent, not Halloween candy.
CDC Recommends Shingrix Shingles Vaccine
The American federal health system has recommended a new shingles vaccine called Shingrix® made by GlaxoSmithKline.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.