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• Heart Infections Linked to Reduction in Preventative Dental Antibiotics: Study

  November 19, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that decreasing preventative antibiotics during dental surgery led to an increase in heart infections in England.

• NHTSA Demands Industry-Wide Recall of Defective Driver’s Side Airbags

  November 19, 2014

  Staff Writers

  The NHTSA is demanding a recall of all Takata driver's side airbags following evidence of widespread problems and allegations of a cover-up.

• Hobby Lobby Candle Recall Isued After Fires, Injury Reported

  November 19, 2014

  Russell Maas

  Following numerous reports of fires, Hobby Lobby is recalling about 130,000 defective candles.

• Jeep Gas Tank Recall Repairs Not Being Completed Quick Enough

  November 18, 2014

  Russell Maas

  Recall repairs involving Jeep gas tanks that may pose a risk of fire in rear-end collisions are going slowly, and may be costing lives.

• Airbag Settlements May Have Helped Keep Risk Information Hidden

  November 18, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Confidential airbag lawsuit settlements may have kept important information about the risk if exploding Takata airbags hidden from the public.

• Study Links Chemicals in Sunscreen and Fertility Problems for Men

  November 18, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate that men's fertility may be affected by chemicals in sunscreen.

• Asbestos Lawsuit Results in $71M Damage Verdict for Mesothelioma Injury

  November 18, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A California jury has awarded $71 million to a former naval nuclear engineer who was diagnosed with mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure.

• Energy Drinks Pose Serious and Potentially Fatal Risks for Young Children: Study

  November 17, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers warn that energy drink side effects can causer serious and fatal injury children, with thousands of children experiencing problems each year from unintentional exposure.

• Long-Term Plavix Use Increase Death Risk, But Lowers Stent Heart Risks

  November 17, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  FDA investigators and researchers say some blood thinners can prevent heart attacks in those with heart stents, but Plavix specifically is associated with an increased risk of death as well.

• Infant Hospital Pillow Recall Expanded Due to Risk of Mold on Gel-E-Donut, Squishon 2

  November 17, 2014

  Russell Maas

  The FDA has announced the recall of all Gel-E-Donut and Squishon 2 infant pillows after a new process appears to have failed to prevent the growth of dangerous molds.