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.
KIA Recalls 340,000 Souls to Fix Steering Problem
Kia Motors America Inc. has issued a recall for 342,381 of its Soul cars because an initial repair may not have fixed a steering flaw.
Fisher-Price Recalls Soothing Motion Seats
Fisher Price is recalling about 65,000 bounce seats for babies because the motor can overheat and catch on fire.
Allred Urges Settlement Fund for Weinstein Sex Abuse
Attorney Gloria Allred urged The Weinstein Co. to establish a "substantial" settlement fund to compensate sex abuse victims of the company's co-founder, Harvey Weinstein.
Toyota Recalls Sienna Minivans Over Defect That Could Cause Vehicles to Roll Away When Parked
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling about 310,000 Sienna minivans in the U.S. to fix potentially defective shift levers that could move out of park, causing the vehicle to roll away.
Samsung J7 Phone Explodes on Jet Airways Flight
It was a close call for nearly 120 people on board a Jet Airways airplane when a Samsung J7 mobile phone exploded mid-flight in India. The airplane landed safely after the crew put out the fire.
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.
Over 500,000 Wind-Up Musical Toys Recalled
Over half a million wind-up musical stuffed animals were recalled after 6 reports of the wind-up handle breaking off, posing a choking hazard for children.