Product Safety
Big Lots recalls bed after death of young boy
Discount retailer Big Lots has recalled a futon bunk bed sold between 2009 and 2010 following the death of a three-year-old boy in Iowa.
Friday, June 17th, 2011 by By Ron Ford
Support grows for banning teenagers from indoor tanning salons
Pediatric and dermatology groups say melanoma is the most common skin cancer in kids, and teens should be banned from indoor tanning salons.
Monday, February 28th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Cell phone radiation increases brain cell activity in new study
A new study found that cell phone radiation artificially elevates glucose metabolism in brain cells, but whether this is damaging is unknown.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Is diet soda bad for you? One study links diet soda to stroke
A new study has linked consumption of diet soda to heart attack and stroke, but evidence is not clear on whether it's correlation or a cause.
Thursday, February 10th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
L.A. health officials give tips on safe Ecstasy use at raves
The L.A. health department published guidelines for safe Ecstasy use after an Ecstasy overdose death at a publicly sanctioned rave ...
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Woman bites into razor in Walmart ice cream, but won’t sue
A woman who bit into a broken razor blade in her container of Great Value brand ice cream doesn't plan to sue Walmart or the manufacturer.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Costly DMAE cream delivers little more than common moisturizers
DMAE cream is being marketed as a face lift in a jar, but dermatologists say you're better off saving your money with a standard moisturizer.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Disney carousel death one of three major injuries in 4th quarter
A 76-year-old woman died after riding Disney World's Prince Charming carousel -- one of three injuries to elderly guests this quarter.
Monday, February 7th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Intel set back with recall of Sandy Bridge chip set
A design error has forced Intel to recall its much-heralded Sandy Bridge processor, a mistake that will cost about $1 billion to correct.
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Short Term Loans Are Available Without Credit Checks - What Does That Mean For You?
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
51-year-old French man claims Requip made him a sex addict
A lawsuit filed in France says a man was not told of Requip's side effects, which made him a sex addict, cross-dresser and gambling addict.
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Review questions data supporting statins to prevent heart disease
Statin drugs are a multi-billion dollar business and drug companies want healthy people to believe statins will prevent heart disease ...
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
FDA cuts acetaminophen dose in prescription painkillers by half
The FDA has limited the amount of acetaminophen allowed in prescription painkillers in an effort to cut down on overdoses and liver damage.
Friday, January 14th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
You Are Not Supposed To Know Cash Advances Online Do Not Require Any Credit
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
Germs on the ATM keypad and British study on public toilets
A new study, funded by antibacterial surface makers, found that ATM keypads are loaded with as much bacteria as toilets in public bathrooms.
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Four Loko being used to create ethanol fuel
Four Loko, the infamous “blackout in a can,” is being recycled into ethanol. The same facilities are also recycling packaging and aluminum.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
FDA: Tobacco companies must submit product ingredients for review
The FDA has ordered tobacco companies to submit ingredients for review in an effort to rid the market of addictive additives ...
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Personal Online Lending and How It Can Make or Break Your Family Budget During Hard Times
Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.
Nintendo 3DS eye strain may be dangerous to children
The Nintendo 3DS has not even been released yet, but Nintendo warns that it could stunt children's eye development if it is used too much.
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Police respond to Miami Airport explosion caused by hairspray
Miami Airport today was overrun by bomb squads, police and TSA officials when a can of hairspray exploded; the can was packed in someone's bag.
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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