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Harmful Products
News Investigation Uncovers More Baby Deaths From Infant Loungers
An NBC News investigation found that at least two dozen babies have died, more than double the number reported by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

June 14, 2023
Drugs & Devices
Study: Sleep Apnea May Increase Risk of Long COVID-19 Substantially
According to research published in the journal Sleep, developing long COVID-19 may be more likely for certain people with sleep apnea.

June 13, 2023
Drugs & Devices
FDA Under Scrutiny for Oversight of Carcinogens in Drugs Like Valsartan
The federal agency faces claims it hasn’t created acceptable limits for potentially harmful substances in drugs, such as cancer-causing toxins.

June 13, 2023
Harmful Products
Rare Bacteria in Recalled Eye Drops Now Linked to 4th Death
The products include EzriCare Artificial Tears, Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Ointment.

June 7, 2023
Environmental Health
Levels of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Remain High Near Military Bases
A Harvard study found that even with new EPA regulations in place, many of these potentially harmful chemicals can still be found in drinking water.

June 7, 2023
Harmful Products
Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests Recalled Amid Contamination Concerns
More than 500,000 tests were sent to retailers such as CVS and Amazon. None of the lots distributed by the U.S. government were affected.

June 7, 2023
Data Protection
Cyberattack Halts Philadelphia Inquirer Print Edition Days Before Election
While the Sunday print paper was affected, the online publication was not. FBI forensic experts are assisting with the investigation.

June 7, 2023
Harmful Products
Recalled Gerber Infant Formula Distributed After March Alert
In spite of a recall over potential bacterial contamination, Associated Wholesale Grocers still distributed products to retailers in eight states.

June 1, 2023
Environmental Health
Study Shows Camp Lejeune Veterans Have Increased Parkinson’s Risk
Water contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from decades past has heightened the health risks for those exposed.

June 1, 2023
Personal Injury
APA Releases New Recommendations for Children’s Social Media Use
New guidelines from the American Psychological Association aim to keep children safe from the potential harm caused by social media.

May 23, 2023

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