Category: Health
Thomas Manning Becomes First In United States With Penis Transplant
Michael StevensMay 16, 2016
Thomas Manning, who suffered from penile cancer in 2012, became the first person to undergo a penis transplant in the United States, according to surgeons at...
FDA: Xylitol Toxic To Dogs With Devastating Consequences
Kara GilmourMay 14, 2016
The FDA Xylitol report shows that the common sweetener, found in many sugar-free gums and other products, can be toxic to dogs. The federal agency said that it can have...
FDA Powdered Caffeine: Families Join Senators On Capitol Hill Following Lost Loved Ones
Jennifer HongApr 27, 2016
The FDA is looking into powdered caffeine after families who lost loved ones to overdoses joined senators on Capitol Hill. One teaspoon of the caffeine, sold in powered...
Frozen Vegetable Recall: FDA Issues Product Codes - Do Your Products Match Listeria Notice?
Michael StevensApr 25, 2016
A frozen vegetable recall has been issued for the second time this month on fifteen products sold at Costco and Meijer stores. Washington-based CRF Frozen Foods says it...
UnitedHealth Obamacare Withdrawal From State Exchanges
Michael StevensApr 21, 2016
UnitedHealth’s Obamacare plan to withdrawal most of the state exchanges where it currently operates will happen by 2017. The health insurer had already indicated...
Gov. Snyder Drinking Flint Water for 30 Days to Prove Safety During Visit At Distribution Station
Kara GilmourApr 19, 2016
Gov. Snyder drinking Flint water for 30 days to show it is safe while filling three, gallons jugs during a visit to a distribution station at Greater Holy Temple Church....
Wisconsin Bacteria Outbreak: CDC Warns Hospitals Of Elizabethkingia Cases Linked To Dozens Of Deaths
Michael StevensApr 15, 2016
A Wisconsin bacteria outbreak known as Elizabethkingia has been linked to more than a dozen deaths. Health officials confirm that a northern Illinois resident who died...
California Pharmacists Give Birth Control Without Doctor’s Prescription Amid New Law
Michael StevensApr 10, 2016
California pharmacists can give birth control to women without a prescription from their doctor. A new law that allows drug stores to directly provide prescription...
Recall Of Cashews Following FDA Warning Of Glass Shards
Jennifer HongApr 05, 2016
A recall of cashews for select products sold by Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. has been announced by the Food and Drug Administration due to the possible presence of small...
Acetaminophen Arthritis Pain Study Reveals Tylenol Isn’t Effective As Doctors Say
Michael StevensMar 19, 2016
A new acetaminophen arthritis pain study reveals that it isn’t effective as doctors say. It is commonly known as Tylenol in the United States for relieving...
