News in category: Protecting Your Family

Gardasil will not become part of the childhood vaccination schedule for boys to prevent against genital warts, despite the fact that earlier this month the FDA recommended its use for boys.

Plum Organics of Emeryville, California blames a mixing error for a recall of one batch of baby food, undertaken as a precaution due to a risk of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, which can -- but does not necessarily -- cause botulism.

The FDA is finding fraudulent products marketed on the Internet to fight the swine flu. It warns consumers to deal only with U.S.- based pharmacies because criminals are ready and willing to capitalize on the swine flu outbreak.

For the ninth time in 10 years, Ford is recalling vehicles that have a cruise control switch with the potential to come in contact with flammable brake fluid. 4.5 million vehicles are being recalled this time around after 550 vehicle fires and at least one death.

Target Corp will pay $600,000 for allowing lead-containing toys on its shelves. The responsibility for assuring no foreign made toys are continuing to be imported with excessive lead levels, lies with the retailer.

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a flush list for certain medications, but another federal agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says don't flush any medication.

Mattel and its Fisher-Price unit agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit related to a 2007 recall of millions of toys made in China.

The formation of a consumer financial agency to oversee financial products offered to the public, is meeting opposition from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and U.S. banks. Already some of their lobbying is working.

Summer may be over and most pools may now be closed, but drowning dangers still remain. Second to pools, more children drown in bathtubs than in any other product in and around the home.

The parents of Nataline Sarkisyan cannot sue insurer CIGNA because under ERISA, employee-offered plans can't be challenged on the basis of decisions they make. However, following an incident where a CIGNA employee gave the finger to Mrs. Sarkisyan, the couple can sue for emotional distress.

The House and Senate are considering a bill, named after Sgt. Carmelo Rodriguez who was unable to sue the military for medical malpractice under the Feres Doctrine. Pending legislation could overturn the 1950 U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Internet addiction is increasingly being recognized as a mental health problem that can be identified in adolescents - those who are depressed, have social phobias and ADHD are at-risk, and therapists say intervention should start early.

The Top Ten contaminated foods list is compiled by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Modern agriculture, contaminated waste water, and dirty handling is blamed for many of the cases of bacterial contamination, and proposed improvements are pending in Congress.

With about 40 percent of the public saying they will not be vaccinated against H1N1, Americans appears sharply divided on whether they will be vaccinated. Whatever your leanings - A Warning! - Pregnant women should not receive the live virus contained in the nasal spray.

Many kids are hooked on social networking sites such as MySpace, Twitter and Facebook, but most are unaware of the dangers associated with the Internet and these various Web sites. Find out how to keep your kids safe online.