December 2006
Hip fractures linked to
heartburn drugs
Study results call into question the safety of
heartburn drugs.
Recessed
light fixtures recalled due to risk of falling parts
Fixture's
plastic trim can soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall.
Drowsy drivers
just as dangerous as drunk drivers
About 1,500 people die from
sleep-related auto accidents yearly.
Christmas
lights recalled due to fire hazard
Reports of minor shock and
melting wires.
Smaller
cars—affordable but not safer
Higher fatality rates for
drivers of subconpacts in multi-car crashes.
Over-the-Counter Drugs
may get stronger warnings
Labels may soon be changed because
medications are more dangerous than previously thought.
Distracted
driving causing more crashes
Drivers' likelihood of being in a
crash doubles when a driver looks away for two or more seconds.
Zyprexa risks and
unapproved use
Internal documents prove Lilly played down risks
and promoted off-label use.
Lettuce
likely culprit in Taco Bell E. coli outbreak
Interviews with
patients found that lettuce was the common link for a majority of the
victims.
Antidepessants
may get new labels
New labels would include suicide risks for
adults up to age 24.
Source of
Taco Bell E. coli still unknown
Tests on over 300 samples of
ingredients unable to find link to the E. coli.
Local Taco
Bell E. Coli scare
Three out of five local residents tested
negative, two still pending.
Young
antidepressant users have more suicidal thoughts
FDA concludes
younger patients are at a greater risk for suicidal behavior.
Safety of drug-coated
stents up for debate
FDA believes drug-coated stents pose a risk
of death and raise other safety concerns.
Bacteria found
in majority of chicken
Campylobacter bacteria and salmonella
found in majority of chicken tested.
Taco Bell
linked to E. Coli outbreak
At least 60 people sickened in
Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York and New Jersey.
Pfizer's new drug
letdown
Torcetrapib clinical trial results in more deaths than
expected.
Paxil and Pregnancy: A bad
mix
If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, you may want
to avoid the drug Paxil.
