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Dangerous genital infection linked to common diabetes meds, FDA warns

A type 2 diabetes drug taken by nearly 2 million patients last year has led to “rare but serious genital infections”, and at least one death. The FDA is now requiring additional warning labels on the packaging of all sodium-glucose contransporter-2 (SGLT2)… Continue Reading

FDA issues recall of mislabeled blood pressure medication

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled a popular blood pressure medication after it was found the drug was mislabeled, and actually contained another type of diuretic. Spironolactone, a medication used to treat congestive heart failure, was mistakenly labeled as blood… Continue Reading

Homemade slime leads to sticky situation

“But mom, everyone’s doing it!” We’ve all heard it, heck, we’ve said it ourselves. The desire to partake in the same fun and exciting activities as other kids is a tale as old as time. Though when you’re a creative and intelligent… Continue Reading

Are Phthalates and PFAS the new bisphenol A?

Bix box stores, manufacturers, and consumers have for the most part moved away from bisphenol A (BPA). Just over a decade ago, BPA could be found in any number of plastics including: plastic bottles, dental sealants, compact discs, and even children’s sippy… Continue Reading

Lake Okeechobee and its Toxic Algae

The Weather Channel took a trip to Florida's Lake Okeechobee for their latest documentary short titled "Toxic Lake". Their mission: a deep dive into the toxic algae that's poisoning marine life and swimmers, forcing beaches to close, and costing business owners millions of… Continue Reading

Crayons and other back to school supplies found to contain harmful toxins

The last few weeks of summer are upon us, and that means children across the country are just beginning a new school year. Most families have been preparing for the return the last few weeks by purchasing items from a list provided… Continue Reading

Cancer-linked chemicals found at Cocoa Beach golf course

Florida citizens residing near Satellite Beach and Cocoa Beach may have been exposed to toxic chemicals. A new study showed that not only were three test wells in Satellite Beach contaminated by toxins such as perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA),… Continue Reading

USDA issues alert about salads, wraps due to parasite worry

If you recently purchased any beef, pork, or poultry salads and/or wraps from stores such as Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, or Kroger you’re going to want to check a newly released recall list. According to the Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service,… Continue Reading