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Former Orangevale Pastor Accused of Sexual Abuse
The former pastor of Divine Savior Catholic Church in Orangevale, California is under investigation by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department for accusations of child abuse. According to new sources, the man served as pastor of the church from 1987 to 2001. The former pastor was removed from public ministry in Milwaukee after the church…
Los Angeles Jury Orders J&J to Pay $8.3 for Faulty Hip Implant
The New York Times reports that Johnson & Johnson will pay $8.3 million in damages to a man who was given a faulty hip implant. The implant, called the Articular Surface Replacement, was recalled three years ago. More than 10,000 similar lawsuits are pending against Johnson & Johnson about the hip implant. Johnson &…
Food Poisoning on the Rise, CDC Claims
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claims that food poisoning cases in the United States are on the rise. According to an article in The Los Angeles Times, the number of food-borne pathogens increased substantially in 2012. Research suggests that levels of a bacterium called Campylobacter (found in raw milk and undercooked…
Diabetes Drugs May Lead to Pancreatitis & Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas (a large gland near the stomach) becomes inflamed. According to the FDA, some diabetes medications may lead to pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer in patients. Pancreatitis can be mild, severe, or deadly. Many times, acute pancreatitis leads to chronic pancreatitis, an ongoing medical condition. Several days ago, the U.S. Food…
USPLabs, LLC to Remove Controversial Ingredient from Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplement manufacturer USPLabs, LLC said on Tuesday that it will remove DMAA from the company’s best-selling dietary supplement products,OxyElite Pro and Jack3d. The company allegedly emailed marketers and said that, after a long battle with the FDA, it would remove 1,3-dimethlyamylamine (DMAA) from the supplements. DMAA is an organic compound that was initially…
New Expose Uncovers The Hype Behind Testosterone “Boosting” Products
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Three Rides Closed for Disney to Review Safety
Disneyland closed three rides this weekend after a citation brought the park’s safety standards into question. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) cited the park on Friday, said a Disney spokeswoman. The rides in question included Space Mountain, Soarin’ Over California, and The Matterhorn Bobsleds. The inspection was related to an…
Baby Foods May Contain Lead, Lawsuit Alleges
A San Francisco lawsuit claims that popular baby food products may contain trace amounts of lead. According to the claim, Gerber Products Co., Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation, Del Monte Foods, and other manufacturers may produce baby foods that contain lead but don’t carry a warning label. The lawsuit was filed by an environmental group and…