Acetaminophen is one of the most common over-the-counter drugs in the world. It is known by the brand names Tylenol and Excedrin, and it is found in many OTC remedies for pain, flu and fever. It has been available without a prescription in the U.S. since 1955. Now,...
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Month: January 2020
Repeat drunk driving comes with high penalties in Tennessee
If you have been convicted in the past of a Tennessee drunk driving offense, you could be facing much stiffer penalties if you are convicted again. In fact, a fourth DUI is charged as a Class E felony. Earlier this year, the law changed so that a fifth DUI offense is...
Your car may be collecting extensive data about you
Have you ever read the privacy policy for OnStar? Of course not. And chances are, you were never given access to the data privacy policy for your car manufacturer -- or if you were, it was one of a thousand things you initialed or were given when you bought your...
FDA panel urges higher testing standards for asbestos in cosmetics
Many cosmetics, from baby powder to eye shadow, contain talcum powder. Unfortunately, evidence increasingly suggests that talc sometimes contains asbestos, and exposure to asbestos causes mesothelioma, lung cancer, or certain non-malignant lung diseases.Public health...
What is CTE?
Your brain is the epicenter of every emotion you feel, every decision you conclude and every move you make. That is what makes brain injuries so dangerous. Even one injury could significantly affect your physical abilities as well as your mental and emotional health.A...
How reliable are breathalyzers? Michigan state police take them offline
On Jan. 13, the Michigan state police announced that they would stop using all 203 breathalyzer machines they operate in stations around the state. The breath testing machines, Datamaster DMT evidential breath-alcohol testing machines, may have been improperly...
Johnson & Johnson settles asbestos-talc cancer claim in mid-trial
Nearly 17,000 lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson accusing the company of selling talcum powder products that it knew were laced with asbestos. Asbestos is known to cause mesothelioma, a rare but deadly form of cancer, and other lung cancers. There...
Good news on lung cancer: What to make of it
Recently, an analysis by the American Cancer Society found that the overall cancer death rate in the U.S. made its "biggest single-year drop ever," or 2.2%, between 2016 and 2017. On average, cancer rates have been dropping by about 1.5% per year over the last three...
Know your rights if you’re pulled over for DUI in Tennessee
Being pulled over for a DUI can be terrifying. Whether you're actually over the limit or not, you should know what your legal rights and options are before you decide what to do. Here is a quick Q&A:What should I do if the police pull me over? Remain calm and do...
Study: Common pesticides linked to mortality, heart disease risk
Pyrethroids are insecticides that are widely used for mosquito and tick control. They are synthetic versions of an insecticide called pyrethrin, which is derived from chrysanthemums.You may have come into contact with pyrethroids because they are commonly used in...