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Regular Consumption Of Bacon Linked To Cancer
Americans are reeling from the recent negative news about bacon, a long-time food favorite.A World Health Organization report illustrates the link between the consumption of bacon and cancer, in addition to outlining the carcinogenic characteristics of...
Obama Funds Overdose Antidote To Combat Rising Number Of Heroin Deaths
Heroin-related deaths in the U.S. have nearly doubled between 2011 and 2013. In 2013, the number of people who died from overdose rose to 8,200.The Obama Administration is taking action to combat the issue by expanding access to a drug that can stop a ...
Record-Breaking Temperatures Confirm Earth’s Hottest Year Yet
Despite claims from climate change contrarians, global warming is not under control.Scientists measuring the worldwide increase in temperature predict that 2015 will exceed the record-breaking heat wave that took place last year.
Tracking Temperature ...
Takata Airbag Recall Expands To Newer Models And Side Inflators
If you thought the Takata airbag recall was bad news, brace yourself for the situation to get even worse. Investigators have discovered that more than just front vehicle airbags pose a danger to consumers.The investigation has expanded to include side ...
Specialty Manufacturer Offers $1 Alternative To Turing’s High-Priced Antiparasitic
Turing Pharmaceuticals purchased the rights to the parasite-fighting drug Daraprim in August and raised the price to $750 per pill. Both media and medicine were outraged, sparking a full-on protest that condemned the company's CEO Martin Shkreli.Shkrel...
The Link Between Processed Foods And Addiction
Do you ever get a late-night craving for a hot, steamy piece of pizza? The cheesy goodness is just a phone call away. The pizza will be in your mouth in less than an hour. You place the order and anxiously wait for the pie to be delivered to your doorstep....
Food Safety Recall: Swallowing Glass When Drinking Martinelli Sparkling Beverages
S. Martinelli & Company is voluntarily recalling an unknown amount of mini sparkling beverages with the potential to chip. Pieces of glass could cause harm if accidentally consumed.
Recall DetailsThe recall includes 8.4 oz mini bottles of Gold M...
New Approach To Treating Schizophrenia Suggests Fewer Prescriptions
Schizophrenia is a mental health disease that affects more than two million people in the United States alone. The condition is often treated with heavy, dazing antipsychotic drugs.The medication stops the symptoms of schizophrenia but leaves patients ...
Toyota Recall: Defective Power Window Switch Causes A Fire Hazard
Toyota Motor Corporation issued a recall of 6.5 million vehicles with defective power window switches. The recalled models include Yaris/Vitz subcompact, Corolla, Camry and others.Debris caught in the window switch could short circuit, overheat and cau...
Third Coral Bleaching Event Linked To Rising Ocean Temperature
Scientists have confirmed that the world is currently in the middle of the third coral bleaching event to ever be recorded.The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has found global evidence to support the occurrence of major changes...