Deodorants Recalled Due To Unexpected Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical Deodorants Recalled Due To Unexpected Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical Deodorants Recalled Due To Unexpected Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical
Deodorants Recalled Due To Unexpected Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical A company has recalled some of its deodorant products due to unexpected levels of a carcinogen.  TCP HOT Acquisition LLC dba HRB Brands recalled "Sure" and "Brut" branded aerosol spray deodorants with expiration dates on or before August 2023, according to an announcement on Wednesday, Feb. 16. The company said the products contain unexpected levels of benzene, and that this was caused by the propellant that sprays the product from the can.  The announcement said the following products are included in the recall: Recalled productsFDA "Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orall…
TikTokers Blast PA Restaurant For Allegedly Touting 'Ineffective' COVID-19 Treatments TikTokers Blast PA Restaurant For Allegedly Touting 'Ineffective' COVID-19 Treatments TikTokers Blast PA Restaurant For Allegedly Touting 'Ineffective' COVID-19 Treatments
TikTokers Blast PA Restaurant For Allegedly Touting 'Ineffective' Covid-19 Treatments TikTokers are putting a Pennsylvania restaurant on blast for apparently using its Facebook page to promote the distribution of unproven COVID-19 treatments. Taste of Sicily's social media manager Christine Mason has been posting videos to the Palmyra restaurant's social media page saying she has "H" or "I" -- Ivermectin and Hydroxychloriquine, Fox43 reports. The two medications are controversial COVID-19 treatments that have not been approved by the FDA.  Mason in a separate video says the medications are free but urges people to donate. TikTok users @thatdaneshguy and @rx0rcist claim this…
COVID-19: Recall Issued For Free Self-Testing Kits COVID-19: Recall Issued For Free Self-Testing Kits COVID-19: Recall Issued For Free Self-Testing Kits
Covid-19: Recall Issued For Free Self-Testing Kits Orange County’s Department of General Services has announced that the Flowflex antigen rapid test kits the county distributed to residents have been recalled by the manufacturer. The kits were distributed to residents on Thursday, Jan. 13 in the Towns of Wallkill and New Windsor, said Justin Rodriguez, spokesman for Orange County.  “The vendor represented that the kits were FDA authorized for U.S. markets,” said James Burpoe, Orange County’s Commissioner of General Services. “We have learned they are not FDA authorized but are European Medicines Agency approved for distribution in…
COVID-19: US Sees Record 1.35M Cases In A Day, But Expert Says That Doesn't Tell Whole Story COVID-19: US Sees Record 1.35M Cases In A Day, But Expert Says That Doesn't Tell Whole Story COVID-19: US Sees Record 1.35M Cases In A Day, But Expert Says That Doesn't Tell Whole Story
Covid-19: US Sees Record 1.35M Cases In A Day, But Expert Says That Doesn't Tell Whole Story Fueled by the highly contagious Omicron variant, the United States reported a record-breaking 1.35 million COVID-19 infections in a day on Monday, Jan. 10.  But that may not even be close to the actual number of cases. "We're probably only diagnosing somewhere between one in five and one in 10 actual infections," Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said Sunday, Jan. 9 on CBS-TV. Gottlieb added that there are "probably a lot of people walking around with asymptomatic infection who don't know it, but are spreading it." That scenario could cause staffing issues for hospitals, and…
COVID-19: Wave Of Omicron Cases In US May Be At Turning Point, Virus Expert Says COVID-19: Wave Of Omicron Cases In US May Be At Turning Point, Virus Expert Says COVID-19: Wave Of Omicron Cases In US May Be At Turning Point, Virus Expert Says
Covid-19: Wave Of Omicron Cases In US May Be At Turning Point, Virus Expert Says The wave of COVID-19 cases in the United States triggered by the highly contagious Omicron variant may be at a turning point, an infectious disease expert says. Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says parts of the nation may be about to pass the peak phase of the outbreak, while other regions will likely soon be hit hard. "f you look what's happening across the East Coast right now in New York City, Washington, DC, Maryland, probably Florida as well have already peaked, maybe Delaware and Rhode Island," Gottlieb said Sunday, Jan. 9 on CBS-TV's "Face the Nation." "You start to see t…
Federal Judge In NJ Orders Duo To Stop Selling Supposed COVID 'Cure' Federal Judge In NJ Orders Duo To Stop Selling Supposed COVID 'Cure' Federal Judge In NJ Orders Duo To Stop Selling Supposed COVID 'Cure'
Federal Judge In NJ Orders Duo To Stop Selling Supposed COVID 'Cure' UPDATE: A federal judge has issued a final order to a retired New Jersey lawyer and formerly licensed psychiatrist from Westchester to stop selling unapproved and misbranded drugs advertised as a cure for COVID-19. Ralph Fucetola of Newton and his partner, Rima Laibow, formerly of Croton-on-Hudson, sold a product that they claimed would "cure, mitigate, treat or prevent" the coronavirus, the Justice Department said Tuesday. They claimed that anyone who ingested one capful a day of "Dr. Rima Recommends Nano Silver 10PPM" should have "no fear or concern" about the coronavirus, a complaint on …
COVID-19: FDA OKs First Authorized Home Treatment For Virus COVID-19: FDA OKs First Authorized Home Treatment For Virus COVID-19: FDA OKs First Authorized Home Treatment For Virus
Covid-19: FDA OKs First Authorized Home Treatment For Virus The fight against COVID-19 took a step forward as federal health officials authorized the first pill that Americans will be able to take at home to head off the worst effects of the virus. On Wednesday, Dec. 22, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 treatment pill, which has been recommended for people at high risk of developing severe cases of COVID-19. The pill could be available as soon as this weekend, according to Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. Related story - COVID-19: Pfizer Releases Data On Anti-Viral Pill's Effective…
Shampoo, Conditioner Products Recalled Due To Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical Shampoo, Conditioner Products Recalled Due To Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical Shampoo, Conditioner Products Recalled Due To Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical
Shampoo, Conditioner Products Recalled Due To Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical A company is recalling a variety of dry conditioner and shampoo spray products from well-known brands after testing found unexpected levels of a carcinogen. On Friday, Dec. 17, Procter & Gamble Company announced the recall of certain aerosol spray products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences and Waterless, along with previously discontinued aerosol dry shampoo products from Old Spice and Hair Food. According to the announcement, the products may have levels of benzene, which can cause cancers, such as leukemia and blood cancer, along with blood disorders.  The company said based on …
COVID-19: These Will Be Key Signs When End To Pandemic Is Coming, CDC Director Says COVID-19: These Will Be Key Signs When End To Pandemic Is Coming, CDC Director Says COVID-19: These Will Be Key Signs When End To Pandemic Is Coming, CDC Director Says
Covid-19: These Will Be Key Signs When End To Pandemic Is Coming, CDC Director Says The COVID-19 pandemic is now nearly two years old, and there's still no end in sight. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says there are two key signs to look for down the line that are key indicators when the time comes that it does finally wind down. The first is a manageable number of hospitalizations, and the second is a significant drop in the number of daily deaths, she said in an interview with ABC News. To get there, Walensky emphasized the importance of relying on strategies that have proven to be effective, namely vaccines and mask…
Dr. Oz Show Pulled From Some Networks Amid Run For Senate Dr. Oz Show Pulled From Some Networks Amid Run For Senate Dr. Oz Show Pulled From Some Networks Amid Run For Senate
Dr. Oz Show Pulled From Some Networks Amid Run For Senate Television’s Dr. Oz has announced that he is officially running for Pennsylvania’s open US Senate seat and now it looks like he is leaving the show that helped make him a household name. Multiple networks that are currently airing the “Dr. Oz Show” have pulled the plug on the program or will do so in the coming days, according to TMZ. The show has been pulled from airwaves in major cities in and near Pennsylvania-- including the show’s top market-- New York City, the outlet reports citing an insider. Fox 8 in Cleveland, Ohio, which broadcasts to parts of Pennsylvania has announced that t…
How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Is Used In Medical Treatment How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Is Used In Medical Treatment How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Is Used In Medical Treatment
How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Is Used In Medical Treatment What is hyperbaric medicine? Hyperbaric medicine is the specialty that uses high pressure oxygen to treat a number of complex medical conditions. The treatment involves using a hyperbaric chamber to increase pressure while the patient breathes 100% oxygen, which significantly increases the oxygen level in the blood stream and subsequently all cells of the body. Hyperbaric chambers may be pressurized from 1.5 to 3x the normal atmospheric pressure. What types of conditions does hyperbaric therapy help treat? Increased oxygen levels help speed many healing processes. To mention a few; activat…
Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Due To Metal, Rocks Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Due To Metal, Rocks Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Due To Metal, Rocks
Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Due To Metal, Rocks A pair of reported injuries to consumers has led to a national recall of a popular frozen vegetable product. Conagra Brands announced a voluntary recall of "Birds Eye Broccoli Tots" that were sold in 12-ounce packages with specific best buy dates due to the potential presence of small rocks and metal fragments in the product. To date, there have been two reports of dental damage associated with the recalled vegetable product. The recall was initiated by Conagra following multiple reports from consumers regarding the issue. The 12-ounce bags of frozen, breaded broccoli tots have best-by da…