Tag: business and industrial sectors
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Users of recalled eye drops describe permanent vision problems after infections
CNN — Renee Martray of South Carolina has severe and permanent corneal scarring that leads to vision loss. She says it’s like trying to see through glasses dipped in oil. Nancy Montz from Ohio developed a corneal ulcer, spent three weeks in the hospital and lost vision in her left eye. Florida’s Carla Oliva developed […]
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California bill seeks to ban red dye No. 3
Editor’s Note: Get inspired by a weekly roundup about living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and resources designed to improve your well-being. CNN — Some chemicals linked to health problems are banned in foods in the European Union, while the United States has allowed use at safe […]
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GM stops making Chevy Camaro, leaving the future of the muscle car uncertain
New York CNN — General Motors announced Wednesday that it is ending production of the latest generation of the Chevrolet Camaro, leaving the Ford Mustang as the last gasoline-powered American performance coupe. Stellantis had previously announced that it would end production of the larger Dodge Challenger at the end of this year. Around the same […]
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Off-duty pilot on Southwest flight comes to the rescue after pilot has an in-flight medical emergency
CNN — An off-duty pilot who was a passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight stepped in to assist the flight crew after one of the pilots on duty suffered a mid-flight medical emergency. The incident began not long after Flight 6013 to Columbus, Ohio, departed Las Vegas on Wednesday, Southwest Airlines said. One of the […]
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Bacteria in recalled eye drops linked to cases of vision loss, surgical removal of eyeballs
CNN — A rare strain of bacteria found in recalled eye drops has been linked to dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss, surgical removal of eyeballs and one death. Global Pharma Healthcare’s Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops, distributed by EzriCare and Delsam Pharma, were first recalled in early February. In an […]
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FDA advisers vote to approve Paxlovid for the treatment of Covid-19 in high-risk adults
CNN — Advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted 16 to 1 on Thursday to support the full approval of Paxlovid, stating that the benefits outweigh any risks of the drug for treating mild to moderate Covid-19 in adults who have a are at high risk of serious illness, including hospitalization and death. […]
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Pesticides in production: 2023’s Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 fruits and vegetables
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious, expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. CNN — Blueberries, beloved by nutritionists for their anti-inflammatory properties, have joined fiber-rich green beans in this year’s Dirty Dozen of non-organic produce with the most pesticides, […]