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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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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