Category: News
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Pfizer Voluntary Nationwide Recalls Blood Pressure Medication Due to N-Nitroso-Quinapril Content
NEW YORK, NY. Pfizer is voluntarily recalling five (5) lots of Accupril (Quinapril HCl) tablets distributed by Pfizer to the patient (consumer/user) level due to the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-quinapril, observed in recent testing above the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) level. Nitrosamines are common in water and foods, including cured and grilled meats, dairy…
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Government of Canada takes concrete actions to fight climate change in the agriculture sector
OTTAWA, ON, /CNW/ – As stewards of the land, Canadian farmers are on the front lines of climate change and among the first to feel its effects. As we celebrate Earth Day, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Francis Drouin, are announcing an…
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Florida’s attack on Disney violates the First Amendment
If Florida’s action to strip Walt Disney World of its status as a special tax district is indeed retaliatory against the company for its opposition to the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, as critics call it, then Florida has plainly violated the First Amendment, said a constitutional law expert at Washington University in St. Louis.…
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Bird Flu Outbreak Prompts a Call to remove Bird Feeders
Bird Flu, or also called Avian influenza, is caused by a virus that has several strains, some of which are more dangerous than others. Bird Flu is normally found in swans, geese, ducks, and others in the species of migratory waterfowl. These birds can carry AI without getting sick. As they migrate, they spread the…
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Brain Tumor Awareness Month Fact Sheet: Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Shines Light on Staggering Costs of Deadliest Childhood Cancer and Calls on Public to Join the Fight for a Cure
ATLANTA, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — More than 28,000 children in the U.S. are currently battling a brain tumor, the deadliest childhood cancer and most common solid cancer in children and adolescents. Far too many children currently face no chance of long-term survival, and those who do survive must navigate the constant threat of recurrence and lifelong…
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Spruce Up Your Interior Living Spaces This Spring
(Family Features) The changing of seasons and arrival of warmer weather provide a perfect opportunity for many homeowners to refresh their living spaces and tackle projects on their to-do lists. However, that shouldn’t mean limiting yourself to standard chores like cleaning, disinfecting and reorganizing. Spring is also an ideal time to make functional and aesthetic…
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How to Be a Savvier Shopper
(Family Features) Whether you’re shopping online or in-store, you can ensure you’re getting the most for your money with a little extra planning. These savvy shopping tips can help you score the most savings and added benefits while you’re at it. Time Your PurchaseBefore any big purchase, spend time researching the product and retailers to…
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Local Floridians to lose in tax battle between Disney, DeSantis
The Florida House of Representatives voted to revoke Disney World’s special tax status after clashes between the company and Governor Ron DeSantis over the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. Disney has traditionally been allowed a special tax district, giving the company greater control over its property in Florida. Eleanor Wilking, professor of law at Cornell Law…
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Calming overexcited neurons may protect brain after stroke
New data prompts reconsideration of decades-old theory about brain injury due to stroke Newswise — A new study has prompted scientists to reconsider a once-popular yet controversial idea in stroke research. Neuroscientists believed that, in the aftermath of a stroke, calming overexcited neurons might prevent them from releasing a toxic molecule that can kill neurons…
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NASA Updates Coverage for Axiom Mission 1 Departure from Space Station
NASA will provide live coverage of the undocking and departure of the Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) prior to its return to Earth from the International Space Station. The four-member private astronaut crew is scheduled to undock from the space station at 8:35 p.m. EDT Saturday, April 23, to begin the journey home, with splashdown off…