News tagged with 'Protecting Your Family'

Homeowners must sign up by Dec. 2 to participate in a class-action lawsuit against Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin, a manufacturer believed to be a source of defective Chinese drywall.

Food-borne infections can have long-lasting health effects that can be as serious as kidney failure, paralysis, hearing or visual impairments, according to a recent study by the Center for Food-borne Illness Research and Prevention.

A new government report shows only one-third of adults are getting sufficient sleep or rest every night. According to the CDC, some 50 to 70 million American adults suffer from sleep and wakefulness disorders.

Federal safety investigators are considering screening commercial bus and truck drivers, as well as merchant ship pilots for sleep apnea - a disorder which involves disruptions in breathing during sleep.

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 mission of World Rabies Day is to raise awareness about the impact of human and animal rabies, how easy it is to prevent it.

America On the Move Week is part of Activate America – the YMCA’s response to the nation’s growing health crisis. Activate America engages communities nationwide to provide better opportunities for people of all ages in their pursuit of health and well-being.

Major automakers expressed support Wednesday for banning drivers from text messaging and using hand-held mobile phones while operating a vehicle.

Researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder examined 50 shower heads from nine U.S. cities and found 30 percent harbored high levels of Mycobacterium avium, or M. avium – a group of bacteria that can cause lung infections.

Scientists at the University of Washington report, samples of sand and water from five beaches around the Puget Sound have tested positive for a multi-drug resistant form of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Americans could be hit with hefty fines for failing to buy health insurance under a new plan put on the table by Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) a moderate who heads the influential Finance Committee.

R.J. Reynolds and other tobacco companies have filed suit against federal authorities claiming their right to free speech has been violated by a new tobacco law. The suit seeks to overturn portions of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.

A new study in the journal Stroke suggests Women who are otherwise healthy but suffer from feelings of hopelessness are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke.

A nationwide alert has been issued by CPSC warning school officials and facility managers to immediately inspect outdoor stadium light poles because they can crack or fall over, possibly causing serious injury or death to bystanders.

A scientific statement issued by the American Heart Association on Monday suggests curbing sugar intake, a recommendation likely to rile food and beverage companies.