Warnings have been released regarding the popular prescription drug, fluconazole (or name brand Diflucan), available in pill and liquid form to patients prescribed it for yeast infections. A large study has been done in Denmark that has shown that the drug is quite...
When you think of ice and the hazards of driving at this time of year it is natural to think of spinning out on dangerously icy roads, but there is also a hazard when the ice is not cleaned off of your vehicle before your road trip begins. When ice (and even...
Lithium button batteries are highly popular during and following the holiday season and commonly used in watches, hearing aids, remote controls, calculators, toys, and even musical greeting cards. A sad story has been reported of a toddler in Oklahoma losing his life...
It’s the cold, dry time of year that makes lip balm a staple for many people, but popular Evolution of Smooth (EOS) lip balm is now the subject of a lawsuit due to disturbing side effects. Celebrity promoters Kim Kardashian and Britney Spears are used to market the...
Back in the summer we warned about keyless ignitions being linked to carbon monoxide defects leading to sickness and death. Ten of the big automakers were the defendants in lawsuits at that time due to the defects and now a new report out December 21, 2015 says that...
You may have seen an earlier blog on our site discussing the dangers of asbestos and the deadly condition, mesothelioma being the worst consequence of the substance. Since being outlawed in the 1970s, asbestos has been known to be a deadly cause of cancer, including...
Mars Chocolate of North America has issued a recall of its Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes due to the product containing allergens, such as peanuts, egg, and wheat not specified on the packaging. The candy was sold starting back in September of this year and was...
As reported here previously, Chipotle restaurants in the United States are not having a good year. The Centers for Disease Control has just come out again on December 21, 2015 with reports of more E. coli related illnesses linked to the embattled restaurant chain’s...
Does your teenager use indoor tanning beds and booths? If so, this habit may be hampered if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decides to go through with a “ban” for indoor tanning for individuals under the age of 18. The supposed ban is more of a policy...
Distracted driving has become a big time problem in our hurried, technology addicted, constantly connected and on society. Texting and driving is one of the biggest distractions of our times and the phenomenon causes thousands of fatal accidents in the United States...