NC State Bus Driver Died Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
A 50-year-old bus driver for the North Carolina State University died of carbon monoxide poisoning on her bus.
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Toxic Injury
FDA Wants Blood Clots Added to YAZ Labels
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended that the labels for birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin, manufactured by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, be strengthened to include more information about the increased risk of blood clots. This is not Bayer’s first appearance at the FDA scrutiny rodeo. In 2008, Yaz was the best-selling birth
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Two Siblings Treated For Smoke Inhalation After Raleigh Fire
An early morning fire in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday sent a child and their infant sibling to the hospital.
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Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Subject Of Discussion At Forums
Toxic well water at Camp Lejeune, in eastern North Carolina, was a hot topic at forums held on campus at The University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wednesday.
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Lead Paint Contamination in Garner Daycare
This story is very disturbing. According to an article on WRAL.com, county inspectors found hazardous levels of lead paint inside Ridoutt’s Daycare Center. The facility closed its doors after receiving the final environmental lead investigation report on July 5. The report (available here: Wake County Lead Investigation Report) reported that hazardous levels of paint were
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Multaq Linked to Severe Liver Damage
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that the heart medication dronedarone (brand name Multaq) has been associated with rare but severe liver injuries—including two cases of acute liver failure leading to liver transplant. Dronedarone is a drug used to treat abnormal heart rhythm in patients who have had an abnormal heart rhythm
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RECALL: McDonald's Shrek Glasses
According to WRAL, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the voluntary recall of its 16-ounce promotional glasses because the painted design contains cadmium, a toxin that can cause cancer, bone softening, and kidney problems. The glasses are being sold to advertise the theatrical release of “Shrek Forever After.” About 12 million glasses have been
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