Archive for August 14th, 2012

Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Filed August 14th, 2012 tmccoy

By: Jessica Yee Bladder cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the bladder. Symptoms of bladder cancer include: Blood or blood clots in the urine Frequent urination Pain during urination Frequent urinary tract infections Pain in the lower back around the kidneys Swelling in lower extremities Growth in the pelvis near the bladder Weight [...]

Monster Energy Drinks Under Scrutiny

Filed August 14th, 2012 tmccoy

by: Jonathan Macri, Esq. Monster Beverage Corporation, makers of the popular “Monster” energy drink, is in the news after revealing that they are currently being investigated by the New York State Attorney General’s Office. Neither the State AG or the beverage company itself have revealed what the basis of the investigation is, but observers have [...]

Antibacterial Agent Found in Everyday Household Products Linked to Impaired Muscle Function

Filed August 14th, 2012 tmccoy

by: Stephanie Herschaft, Esq. Triclosan, an antibacterial agent that is frequently used in toothpaste, clothes, and soap has been found to affect muscle function in fish and animals. This finding may also have implications for human health, although there have been no studies yet linking the two. Researchers tested triclosan on fish and mice and [...]

Another Study Concludes That Popular Diabetes Drug Raises Risk of Bladder Cancer

Filed August 14th, 2012 tmccoy

by: Michael Werner, Esq. University of Pennsylvania researchers have concluded that patients taking popular diabetes drugs are two to three times more likely to develop bladder cancer than those taking comparable diabetes medications. The study, which was commissioned by the Perelman School of Medicine and will be published this month in the Journal of the [...]

Some Apples Sold at McDonald’s & Burger King Recalled for Listeria

Filed August 14th, 2012 tmccoy

Sliced apples distributed to fast-food and grocery chains are part of a nearly nationwide recall due to possible listeria contamination. Listeria was found on equipment used to produce the products by Missa Bay LLC, which is owned by Ready Pac Foods Inc. of Swedesboro, New Jersey. Missa Bay LLC voluntarily recalled 293,488 cases and 296, [...]

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