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Is Antibacterial Soap Dangerous? FDA Launches Investigation

December 18, 2013

Article, Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs

Is antibacterial soap dangerous? The FDA has recently launched an investigation into this product most of us have in our homes. They're wondering if antibacterial soap benefits our health, if it's worth the cos...

Are Herbal Supplements a Scam? New DNA Evidence Exposes Natural Pills

Christina Newhall

November 13, 2013

Article, Consumer, Featured, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs

At Scambook, we like to encourage a healthy degree of skepticism when it comes to herbal supplements, natural remedies, and unconventional cures. Companies selling "all natural" herbal supplements and diet pill...

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Deadly Jerky Treats from China Kill Over 580 Pets, Sicken 3600 Dogs and Cats

Miranda Perry

October 23, 2013

Article, Consumer, Featured

Jerky pet treats from China are being blamed for a massive epidemic of illness in dogs and cats in the US. An estimated 3600 dogs and 10 cats have become ill since 2007 after consuming the jerky treats, with 58...

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Health Risk Alert: Nationwide Recall Issued for Injectable Antibiotics

Sean Boulger

October 22, 2013

Article, Consumer, General Consumer

United States medical patients received some rather alarming news recently in the form of a recall on injectable antibiotics. The antibiotics "cefepime for injection" and "dextrose for injection" were both reca...

Chobani Greek Yogurt Recalled After Consumers Complain on Facebook, Twitter

Christina Newhall

September 10, 2013

Article, Consumer

Chobani Greek Yogurt is currently the second most popular brand of yogurt in the U.S. after Yoplait. Thanks to its thick and creamy texture, variety of flavors, and high protein levels, it's a popular option am...

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Tylenol to Feature New Warning Amid Nationwide Health Problems

Sean O'Connor

September 5, 2013

Article, Consumer, General Consumer

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Does Tylenol cause liver damage or other health problems? How much Tylenol can cause an overdose? Johnson & Johnson, the maker of Tylenol, is introducing new product safety packaging to address these health...

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Health Watch: Hazardous Chemical Found in Herbal Weight Loss Supplements

Sean Boulger

June 28, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

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We all know that diet pills are full of chemicals, but what about "natural" weight loss supplements? With ingredients like lotus seed and bee pollen, natural weight loss supplements are a safe and effective alt...

Common Food Packaging Chemical BPA Could Be Banned Due to Health Risks

Sean O'Connor

June 11, 2013

Article, Consumer, General Consumer

Chips and soda on the road? Who isn't a fan? While processed junk food doesn't make the healthiest snack, there's a bigger health issue at hand. It turns out one of the most common food additives used in food a...

Costco Health Scare: Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Frozen Berry Mix

Leah

June 3, 2013

Article, Consumer, Featured, General Consumer

Recall Alert: A Hepatitis-A outbreak has occurred in 5 states as a result of contaminated organic frozen fruit mix sold in Costco stores. The Food and Drug Administration announced this past week that customers...

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E-Cigarettes 101: Why Today’s Smokers are Going Digital

Sean O'Connor

April 15, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

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E-cigarettes are touted as the healthy alternative to smoking. They don't have many of the carcinogens regular cigarettes have, don't stain teeth, don't cause bad breath or smell, and they don't have the social...

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