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Dangerous genital infection linked to common diabetes meds, FDA warnsA 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…
FDA issues recall of mislabeled blood pressure medicationThe 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…
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…
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…
Lake Okeechobee and its Toxic AlgaeThe 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…
Crayons and other back to school supplies found to contain harmful toxinsThe 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…
Cancer-linked chemicals found at Cocoa Beach golf courseFlorida 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…
USDA issues alert about salads, wraps due to parasite worryIf 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…
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