Nebraskans are reeling today after learning that fellow Nebraskans are hurting deeply in Orlando, Florida after an alligator attacked and carried away their two year old child while vacationing and enjoying the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Seven Seas...
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Heartburn Drugs and Kidney Problems
We posted very recently that heartburn medications in the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drug class, like Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid, have been linked to possible dementia and Alzheimer’s symptoms. The drugs have also been linked to heart issues, and kidney damage...
Sunscreen Not as Strong as Advertised
Sunny weather has arrived and sunscreen use will naturally go up as people venture out for outdoor activities. Be aware that the protection posted on the bottle or tube might not be as high as advertised. Evaluations of sun protection factor (SPF) in sunscreen...
Eye Function Post-Concussions
Given the frequency with which concussions occur in today’s society, and the valued clients involved in personal injuries of many kinds, this firm will bring any noteworthy news on the subject. An individual might suffer some sort of blow to the head or other head...
Public Pools Too Nasty To Pass Inspection
Public pools are used indoors and outdoors, but with the summer season arriving they are especially in use as a favorite activity thought of fondly by many. However, before stepping into that public pool, indoors or out, beware that almost 80 percent of public pools...
Infant Bicycle Helmets from Target Recalled
Target bike helmet customers beware! Pacific Cycle has issued a recall of infant bicycle helmets sold at Target Stores only, due to magnet choking and ingestion problems. The helmets were sold with "SCHWINN" printed on the front for helmets sold at Target January,...
Anxiety Drugs and Birth Defects Common
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...
Fitbit Heart Rate Inaccuracy Can Be Dangerous
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,...
Hy-Vee Listeria Scare With Six Trail Mixes
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...
Sunflower Seed & Oriental Salad Recalls Due to Listeria Concerns
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...