Fireworks Safety: What You Need to Know Before July 4th
Fireworks are a beloved American tradition — but they send thousands of people to the emergency room every year. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that in 2017, about 12,900 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with fireworks. Sixty-seven percent of those injuries occurred in a single one-month window […]
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Recalls Nearly 375,000 Bottles Of Generic Cymbalta Over Potentially Cancer-Linked Chemical
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc. of New Jersey is recalling nearly 375,000 bottles of Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules — a widely prescribed generic form of the antidepressant Cymbalta — after testing found levels of N-nitroso-duloxetine, a nitrosamine chemical, exceeding the FDA’s acceptable daily intake limit. The recall was initiated June 8, 2026. No adverse events have been reported. […]
CDC: Shingles Vaccination
Key points Introduction Shingles vaccination is the only way to protect against shingles and related complications from the disease. The vaccine is given as a two-dose series. What’s available Recombinant zoster (shingles) vaccine, called Shingrix, can prevent shingles. Shingles vaccine may be given at the same time as other vaccines. If you have questions about Shingrix, talk […]