Doctors in Ireland are warning women that they are at risk for a rare form of immune system cancer if they have received a specific form of breast implant, such as the textured implants manufactured by Allergan. According to news reports, about 8,000 women who have been identified by the Health Service Executive in Ireland…
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Doctors Warn Textured Breast Implants Could Increase Risk of Rare Cancer
Delta Relaxes Rules on Emotional Support Animals, But Bans Pit Bulls
Delta Airlines is revoking a year-old ban on bringing emotional support animals on flights longer than eight hours. However, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times, Delta will continue to ban pit bull dogs as on-board service or support animals, even though new federal guidelines forbid service animal limitations based on the types…
General Motors Continued to Sell Defective Key Years After Recalling It
General Motors recalled a defective ignition key more than five years ago. But, Consumer Reports says the automaker has continued to sell it as a replacement part to owners of 2010 through 2015 Chevrolet Camaros. General Motors originally recalled the defective key in June 2014 because a driver could knock it with his or her…
Parents Say Driving Distracted is the Norm for Teenagers
A recent study conducted at the University of Michigan shows that many young people have friends who are easily distracted behind the wheel. According to a Consumer Reports article, about 60 percent of reporting parents were told by their children that they had a friend who lost concentration while driving. Researchers say the finding highlights…
Los Angeles Jury Awards $40.3 Million to Woman Who Says Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder Caused Her Mesothelioma
A jury has awarded $40.3 million to a woman who says she acquired mesothelioma as a result of using Johnson & Johnson talcum powder. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, the jury in Los Angeles deliberated for six days before arriving at a verdict in the lawsuit brought by Nancy Cabibi and her…
Subaru Recalls 2020 Outback and Legacy for Brake Problems
Subaru has already had to recall its 2020 Outback and 2020 Legacy over problems with the cars’ brake pedal. According to news reports, the issue is with a bolt that mounts the brake pedal to the rest of the car. It either is not tight enough to secure the pedal or is missing altogether, recall…
Officials Suspect Fatal Los Angeles Car Accident Was Caused by Street Racing
A driver who police say may have been street racing in South Los Angeles was killed in a car accident in Gramercy Park early on Sept. 27. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Times, police say the 29-year-old man was speeding in the 9300 block of South Western Avenue when he slammed…
Crashes Involving Tesla’s Driverless Smart Summon Feature Being Reported
Tesla released its V10 software last week featuring the long-awaited Smart Summon feature, which gives drivers the ability to summon their vehicles to them from across the parking lot of in some other complex scenario. Right out of a James Bond movie, right? Well, according to TheDrive.com, several drivers have already begun reporting that their…
Study Says These Are the Most Dangerous Songs to Listen to While Driving
Is there such a thing as a safe or dangerous song when you’re driving? According to a report on Dailyitem.com, a new study released by Chinese researchers suggests that Green Day’s “American Idiot” is the most dangerous song to listen to when you’re driving. The safest song? That honor goes to Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to…
Nissan Recalls 1.2 Million Vehicles with Defective Backup Cameras
Nissan has issued a recall of about 1.2 million cars and SUVs after discovering a backup camera defect including in its two top-selling vehicles, the Rogue SUV and Altima sedan. According to a USA Today news report, the Japanese automaker, which sells the Nissan and Infiniti brands, is recalling about 1.2 million vehicles in the…