Tag Archives: trans fats
Exploding Gas Tanks Continue to Kill Jeep Drivers 18 months after Recall
Chrysler recalled Jeeps with exploding gas tanks more than 18 months ago, but 1 million+ of these vehicles have not been fixed as the death toll continues to rise.
E-cigarettes Could Increase Risk of Lung Infections
New research suggests the liquid used in electronic cigarettes could increase the risk of viral lung infections, regardless of whether it contains nicotine.
Older Hip Implant, Knee Replacement Patients Face Heart Attack Risk Following Surgery
An emerging report reveals that older hip implant and knee replacement patients face increased heart attack risks following surgery. The risk for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) was seen in the first two weeks after these surgical procedures.
Three Injured When Long Island Railroad Train Hits Car on Tracks
3 people, injured on Wednesday at 1:20 p.m. when a LIRR train hit a livery cab on the tracks west of Wyandanch station. The train engineer, who suffered a shoulder injury.
FDA Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacement Investigation Is Flawed, Researchers Say
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) metal-on-metal hip replacement investigation is flawed, according to researchers.
Tennessee Resident Files Pradaxa Bleeding Lawsuit Following Cerebral Hemorrhage
A man from Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against the maker of Pradaxa, claiming that the blood thinner caused him to suffer a cerebral hemorrhage. The complaint alleges Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. concealed knowledge that Pradaxa can cause Serious, life-threatening bleeds, and did not warn that Pradaxa bleeding side effects ...
Failing DePuy ASR Hip Implants Sending Hundreds of Australians Back to the OR
Roughly 1,000 people in Australia have had to undergo revision surgeries because of failed DePuy ASR hip implants. According to TheAge.com, DePuy Orthopaedics has heard from more than 4,000 people in Australia and New Zealand seeking help with the recalled metal-on-metal hip replacement devices.
Do Vitamin Drinks Pose Health Risks?
Scientists are concerned vitamin drinks are contributing to levels of vitamins and other nutrients that are not only unnecessary, but potentially harmful.FDA Announces Long-Expected Ban on Trans Fats
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just announced the long-expected ban on trans fats in food products. Food companies will have three years to phase out trans fats from their food products, National Public Radio reports. According to the … Continue reading
FDA Expected to Announce Decision on Trans Fats by June 15
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to announce by June its decision on a proposal to phase out most trans fats from the nation’s food supply. Trans fats are widely considered the worst type of fats for hearth … Continue reading
FDA Should Ban 8 Synthetic Flavorings Currently Considered Safe, Petition Says
used in tiny amounts, have been linked to cancer in lab animals. Sponsors say a “zero tolerance” policy should be applied to the following substances: Benzophenone, Ethyl acrylate, Eugenyl methyl ether, Myrcene, Pulegone, Pyridine, Styrene and Trans,trans-2,4-hexadienal. Trans,trans-2,4-hexadienal has been … Continue reading
FDA Expects to Issue Near-Total Ban on Trans Fats
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may issue a near-total ban on trans fats as early as this week, Politico reports. Foods contain trans fats if they list “partially hydrogenated oils” as an ingredient. It has been widely used … Continue reading
