Consumer Alerts (page 6)
Dutch Researchers Link Diabetes to Sitting
Standing desks: we’ve all considered them. There are plenty of reasons why they’re good for us, yet committing to being on your feet all day is...
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- Feb 5, 2016
Philadelphia City Council Wants to Protect Kids From Hoverboards
The Philadelphia City Council has decided the Back to the Future namesake is dangerous for children. They’re not alone; soon after the hoverboards 2015 take...
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- Jan 22, 2016
Window for Anthem Data Breach Victims to Seek Justice May Close Soon
It has become almost second nature for many Americans to engage with online services for financial, commercial and medical needs. Even when you don’t specifically...
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- Jan 20, 2016
Why the FDA Should Revoke Invokana
Invokana (brand name: canagliflozin) is an SGLT2 inhibitor, a class of prescription medicines that are designed to lower blood sugar in adults suffering from type...
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- Jan 15, 2016
World Diabetes Conference Reveals Pancreatitis Risk from Using Onglyza
During the 2015 World Diabetes Conference, a study presented by Dr. Holman and his colleagues revealed that patients taking DPP-4 inhibitors have an increased risk...
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- Dec 31, 2015
Wells Fargo Sued Over Aggressive Sales Tactics
Wells Fargo & Co., one of the largest banks in America, is coming under fire for establishing a cut-throat environment for employees that’s led them...
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- Dec 31, 2015
Data from Wearable Devices May Soon Be Admissible in Court
Last year, wearable devices made legal news when a personal injury lawyer in Calgary got the data from his client’s Fitbit admitted in court. Since...
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- Dec 30, 2015
Hello Kitty Hacked: Sanrio Co., Ltd Compromised by a Major Data Breach
In the wake of toymaker VTech’s data breach, reports have surfaced that fellow child-focused company Sanrio Co., Ltd, the maker Hello Kitty, has also been...
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- Dec 24, 2015
Volkswagen Chairman Provides Update on Emissions Scandal
On Dec. 10, Volkswagen Chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch provided a public update on the VW investigation. Earlier this year, VW was the face of one...
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- Dec 18, 2015
Securus Breach Reveals Potential Confidentiality Violations
Last month, Intercept reported that Securus Technologies, one of the leading phone services providers for prisons and jails in the United States, was the victim...
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- Dec 18, 2015
Consumer Alert: Hoverboards Can Cause Serious Injuries or Catch Fire
The Hoverboard, a self-balancing electronic scooter, is the hottest holiday gift for 2015: one was sold every 12 seconds on Cyber Monday. Although popular, Hoverboards...
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- Dec 17, 2015
VTech Data Breach Exposes 200,000 Children and 4.8 Million Adults
You can replace a credit card after a data breach; you can change your passwords, login ID and all of your security questions to try...
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- Dec 10, 2015
Ford Recall: Over 450,000 Vehicles Affected
(November 30, 2015, New York, NY) – Last Monday, Ford Motor Company announced that they were issuing two recalls. The company is recalling 450,000 cars...
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- Dec 1, 2015
Widely Used Surgical Equipment May Be Causing Post Surgical Infections
Many people are at risk of surgical site infections either during or after their surgery. Surgical site infections (SSI) are caused by pathogens that enter...
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- Nov 12, 2015
Volkswagen Offers $1000 for Defective Vehicle Owners
Over the past few months, the Volkswagen scandal has escalated. VW is planning to repair the emission’s technology in millions of defective vehicles in a...
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- Nov 12, 2015