Consumer News Stories
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FDA Continues Recalls of Metformin ER
The FDA continues to recall some metformin ER products due to impurities found in the drug that may be at higher than acceptable levels. -
Study: Telling Your Kids "Don't Smoke" Isn't Enough
Parents are less likely to know their children and teens are using tobacco if their kids are vaping. -
Hand Sanitizer Recalled; Resembled Kids’ Juice Boxes
A hand sanitizer designed for children and depicting cartoon characters has been voluntarily recalled. -
Cinnamon Apple Chips Recall: Possible Salmonella
Clancy’s Cinnamon Apple Chips, sold at Aldi and Seneca Cinnamon Apple Chips, sold through Amazon, were recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. -
Urgent Care? ER? Your Doctor? Which Medical Issue Where?
With lots of options, how do you decide the best place to get care? -
The Cause of Lung Cancer in China is Shifting
New studies blame air pollution-created particulates for China's rise in lung cancer. -
Study: Fasting Isn't a Dieter's End All, Be All
Intermittent fasting is popular, but a new study comparing those who fast against those who don't found some reasons to rethink this diet plan. -
Those With Rare Diabetes Types Needed in New Study
The NIDDK and a host of research institutions across the country are looking to recruit people with atypical types of diabetes or unknown types for a large clinical study. -
Meet The Oracles of Virtual Care
Some saw that telehealth could impact healthcare delivery in a meaningful way. When the pandemic hit, they were ready. -
In a State of Happiness? Then You Must Live in ...
Which state is the happiest? -
Strange Bedfellows Creating Healthcare Reform Plans
Proving yet again that necessity fuels invention, some hospital systems and insurers, normally not the best of friends, have decided that working together makes more sense than not to bring about... -
Bad, Spontaneous Nosebleeds? Check Your BP
Do you have spontaneous nosebleeds? Do you know what your blood pressure is? If you have the former, you may want to know the latter.