A drug frequently used for anxiety problems, sold under the brand name Lyrica (generic name, pregabalin) has been linked to birth defects. In addition to anxiety, Lyrica (or pregabalin) is often prescribed for conditions such as pain, epilepsy, and other brain conditions, with approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for these uses. […]
Those handy fitness trackers are supposed to let the user know heart rate readings for safe workouts without pushing one’s heart above its limitations. Unfortunately, Fitbit has been named in a lawsuit due to its heart rate tracking being found to be inaccurate, endangering those using the tool for medical purposes. Although, the Fitbit is not classified […]
A new day brings a new product recall for listeria concerns. The newest recall is being done by Hy-Vee Grocery Stores due to the possibility of six of their trail mix products being contaminated. The list includes Hy-Vee Caramel Cashew Honey Crunch Trail Mix, Hy-Vee Dark Chocolate Cranberry Trail Mix, Hy-Vee Mountain Trail Mix, Hy-Vee […]
The latest listeria scare involves any product containing sunflower seeds made by a Minnesota company, SunOpta, providing the product to brands like Sunrich Naturals and Planters. There has also been a recall made for prepared salads sold in the produce departments of Food 4 Less, Albertsons, Safeway, and Bashas containing Sesame Ginger Dressing. These Oriental […]
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced that a pacifiers/clips made by the brand name Munchkins are being recalled by the company. The reason for the recall is that the baby pacifier/clip set may pose a danger of choking in babies and young children. The clip for the Munchkin pacifier has a cover […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an updated warning on diabetes drugs containing the ingredients Saxagliptin and Alogliptin. Drugs with these ingredients include those under the brand names Onglyza, Kombiglyze XR, Nesina, Kazano, and Oseni. The FDA has taken a good look at these drugs and determined that they put users at […]
Given the problems people can have with concussions and traumatic brain injuries with auto accidents and many other brain harming accidents, our firm has always tried to keep its readership up to date on the latest knowledge regarding these issues. Head injuries have real present and future implications for cognitive deficits and many other issues […]
Ford Motor Company has issued recalls for a variety of issues for some of its F-150 trucks, F-Series Super Duty Trucks, Explorers, Expeditions, Mustangs, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The recalls impact vehicles here in the United States and also in Canada. For 184,000 of the vehicles in the United States, there is a problem in […]
are at the center of the latest listeria scare and recall. CRF Frozen Foods has recalled frozen vegetable items possibly contaminated with listeria monocytogenes and sold in Costco. These organisms can result in severe and even fatal infections, especially in the very young, the elderly population, and in individuals with suppressed immune systems. Even […]
Fiat Chrysler has announced a recall of 1.1 million vehicles throughout the world because of the gear shift design is causing driver confusion over what gear the vehicle is in. Even though there are two reminders in place for safety in the vehicles now, including a chiming/alert message if the door is opened when not […]