Author Archives: Cynthia
Lawsuit Filed Over 2008 Norovirus Outbreak At New York Waterpark
A class action lawsuit has been filed over a 2008 norovirus outbreak at Six Flags Great Escape Lodge and Indoor Water Park. The action, which was filed in New York State, involved about 2,700 people. The plaintiffs allege they were … Continue reading
No Connection Between Saratoga and Le Roy Illnesses, New York Health Department Says
A connection has been ruled out between similar illnesses seen in Saratoga and Le Roy New York. A growing number of people, mostly teenage girls, have been plagued with a series of symptoms that present similar to Tourette’s. While 19 … Continue reading
Health Canada Warns PPIs May Cause C. Diff-Associated Diarrhea
Health Canada is warning Canadians that prescription stomach antacids called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may cause Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea (CDAD). CDAD is a potentially serious gastrointestinal infection. C. diff is bacterium that can cause diarrhea and may lead to more … Continue reading
Slalom Glider Children’s Slides Recalled For Fall Hazard
Slalom Glider Children’s Slides have been recalled for fall hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), just announced. About 900 Slalom Gliders, which were manufactured in the United States by Landscape Structures Inc., of Delano, Minnesota and sold to … Continue reading
Study Links BPA To Obesity
A new study has linked bisphenol A—BPA—to obesity. For those familiar with this blog, we’ve long written about the links between the ubiquitous polycarbonate plastics chemical and myriad health effects, including obesity. Scientist warn, noted the Huffington Post, that even … Continue reading
Egypt May Have Been Source For Counterfeit Avastin
Egypt may have been the source for counterfeit Avastin recently discovered at U.S. health care facilities and prompting the maker of the cancer drug to warn doctors and patients about the bogus medicines. Now, authorities are trying to determine if … Continue reading
All Infants’ Tylenol Recalled Following Complaints Of Faulty Bottle
More Tylenol is being recalled. This time, the recall is for all Infants’ Tylenol, following complaints about a new bottle design that was supposed to make dosage easier for parents and caregivers, said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). … Continue reading
Tumblekids Toys Recalled For Choking, Laceration Risks
Tumblekids Toys have been recalled for choking and laceration risks, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. About 31,000 Tumblekids Toys are involved. The TunblekidsToys were manufactured in China by Lishui Treetoys Trading Co. Ltd., of China and … Continue reading
More Costa Concordia Passengers Join U.S. Lawsuit
Even more Costa Concordia passengers are joining in a U.S. lawsuit against Carnival Corp. The luxury liner is accused of negligence and fraud. The Costa Concordia struck a rock off the coast of the Italian island of Giglio suffering a … Continue reading
Study Finds “New Car Smell” Linked To Birth Defect, Cancer Causing Chemicals
That so-called “New Car Smell” has been linked to birth defects and cancer causing chemicals, according to an emerging study. Research indicated that the smell appears to come from off-gassing of toxic chemicals in the car’s interior, including brominated flame … Continue reading
