Consumer watchdogs, consumers, medical patients and Americans everywhere have lost an icon and incredible friend. Kathy Olsen, who gave so much to consumer and medical patient advocacy and safety, recently passed away. Like so many, Kathy became a passionate advocate for consumer rights and justice after the large medical industrial complex impacted her own life. […]
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Listeria Outbreak In 4 states
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in several states, including Colorado, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of listeriosis. Listeriosis is a serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. Investigators are using DNA analysis of Listeria isolated from patients to identify […]
Reducing head injuries aim of new bill
New legislation begin proposed in California could stop youth sports players from returning to play after a head injury occurs. The Assembly Bill 25, which was unveiled Tuesday, by Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi, is part of a nationwide push to take decisions out of the hands of coaches and players about when to allow minors to […]
Woman dragged to her death in Antioch
A woman was struck by a car and dragged to her death during an argument early this morning in Antioch, according to Antioch police. The victim, whose name was not immediately released, had been arguing with a person in the parking lot of a produce store at 1725 Cavallo Road shortly before 1:50 a.m., said […]
No answers for Kettleman City families
Kettleman City families might never know exactly what caused 11 infants to be born with birth defects between 2007 and March 31 of this year. In a report released by the California Environmental Protection Agency and the state Department of Public Health their comprehensive investigation found no common cause for the rash of birth defects […]
