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Another Weed Killer Is Linked to Serious Health Problems Roundup, one of the most popular weed killers on the market, has come under fire in recent years due to its link to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Now, another weed killer is being heavily scrutinized because of its connection to a serious health problem. Paraquat has been linked to the development of Parkinson’s disease in agricultural workers (more...)

Did You Suffer Hearing Loss in the Military? You May Be Eligible for Compensation. Military service is associated with many risks, from training exercises to live combat. But one risk that few servicemembers think about is hearing loss. That’s because military servicemembers are given earplugs, which are designed to protect their ears from loud noises. Unfortunately, one of the most commonly assigned earplugs—3M’s Combat Arms—is now known to be (more...)

Dangerous Pet Food Recalled after Nearly 30 Fatal Reactions Reported in Dogs According to CNN, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a brand of pet food called Sportmix that is linked to 28 deaths and eight injuries in dogs that were fed it. The pet food is manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods, and it contains high levels of a dangerous chemical called aflatoxin, which (more...)

Get a New Gadget or Device for Christmas? Check for Recalls! News of a defective ceiling fan is making the rounds in recent days after it was discovered that blades can detach from it while it’s in motion. The Hampton Bay Mara ceiling fan was sold exclusively at Home Depot, and around 182,000 have been sold in the U.S. alone. Unfortunately, both consumer and medical product (more...)