Is telemedicine the future of health care?
Evolving technologies are helping doctors better meet the needs of patients
DataPath, Inc., a company engaged in technology solutions to help employers administer health benefits, has announced an agreement to add HealthPoint Plus telehealth services to its cloud-based Summit platform.
More than a simple business deal, the move reveals a trend that is occurring more and more in health care. HealthPoint Plus is a subscription-based service that provides unlimited monthly access to live doctors for participants and their families via video confere...
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Senators ask the FDA to pick up its pace on regulative CBD products10/9/2019
Lawmakers say the agency’s reaction time is ‘chronically slow’
CBD (cannabidiol-based oil) stores are popping up like flies, with nearly 300 expected to be in shopping malls by the end of 2019. With that in mind, a gro… continue readingBy Gary Guthrie
Apple’s latest iPhone update includes feature to combat spam callers10/9/2019
Activating the ‘silence unknown callers’ feature sends robocalls straight to voicemail
Apple’s most recent iPhone update, iOS 13, includes a tool to help consumers minimize the number of unwanted calls they receive. The tech giant’s new “Sile… continue readingBy Sarah D. Young
Twitter allowed user data to be used for ad-targeting purposes10/9/2019
The site said an ‘error’ led to a security breach affecting some users’ two-factor authentication data
Twitter disclosed on Tuesday that it inadvertently shared some user phone numbers and email addresses with advertisers. The information had been submitted… continue readingBy Sarah D. Young
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $8 billion judgment for drug side effects10/9/2019
One plaintiff claims he was not told Risperdal could promote breast growth
A jury in Philadelphia has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $8 billion in punitive damages to a man who says he was not told a drug he was taking could pro… continue readingBy Mark Huffman
Boeing 737 Max still undergoing safety reviews10/9/2019
Regulators say the jets likely won’t receive authorization to resume flights before November
Aviation officials said on Tuesday that Boeing 737 Max jets are still undergoing safety reviews, meaning the aircraft likely won’t return to service before… continue readingBy Sarah D. Young
Babies' brain development could be affected by mothers’ prenatal stress10/9/2019
A study highlights the importance of having mental health resources in place for expectant mothers
While previous studies have explored the countless ways stress affects the body, a new study conducted by researchers from King’s College London has discov… continue readingBy Kristen Dalli
U.S. spending to combat dangerous superbugs is too low, experts say10/9/2019
Researchers say current efforts need to be improved to protect consumers from drug-resistant bacteria
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found that the U.S. isn’t spending enough money to help maintain the antibiotic mark… continue readingBy Kristen Dalli
Fed Chairman Powell signals possibility of still-lower interest rates10/9/2019
Policymakers are open to another cut later this month
These days, when Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks, nearly everyone listens.Powell gave a speech in Denver on Tuesday, signaling two… continue readingBy Mark Huffman
Top News
Elizabeth Warren wants to reinstate the Office of Technology Assessment9/27/2019
She argues that corporate lobbyists currently have too much influence on Congressional decision-making
Amazon says it won’t stop recording user interactions with Alexa9/30/2019
Can Congress step in quickly enough to corral the tracking of personal data, or is that protection gone forever?
Nearly a third of millennials would consider ending a relationship over financial secrets10/2/2019
However, 27 percent of this generation is hiding a financial issue from their significant other
Nearly half of consumers are wasting travel rewards by letting their miles and points expire10/3/2019
There are ways to keep rewards points alive, but it requires jumping through some hoops
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October 9, 2019
Harbor Freight Tools recalls Gordon folding knives10/9/2019
The locking mechanism can fail to engage on extension of the blade
fluidfreeride Recalls Mercane WideWheel electric scooters10/9/2019
The brake caliper can fail causing the rider to lose control
Volkswagen recalls vehicles that may not pass regulatory muster10/9/2019
Vehicle modifications may not comply with applicable regulatory requirements
King Arthur Flour expands Unbleached All-Purpose Flour recall10/9/2019
The product may be contaminated with E. coli 026
Model year 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles recalled10/9/2019
The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame
October 8, 2019
First study links e-cigarette smoke containing nicotine with cancer in mice10/8/2019
Researchers say the risks of e-cigarettes aren’t yet fully understood
Watch out for this scam claiming your Netflix account is about to be suspended10/8/2019
It’s actually just an attempt to steal your credit card information
FBI warns of hacking attacks that defeat multi-factor authentication10/8/2019
Hackers are using malicious codes and SIM cards to defraud consumers
Toys ‘R’ Us relaunches its website10/8/2019
The company is rebuilding its online sales presence through a partnership with Target
Apple partners with Medicare provider to offer Apple Watch as a benefit10/8/2019
The relationship between healthcare and technology appears to be here to stay
Fevers could be an indicator of future infections for young infants10/8/2019
Researchers suggest higher fevers should be taken seriously by both parents and physicians
Testing for bowel cancer should be reserved only for those at risk of the disease, experts say10/8/2019
Researchers say consumers at low risk of the disease could be hurt by the tests
Southwest pilots sue Boeing claiming lost pay because of 737 MAX grounding10/8/2019
Pilots claim the company certified the plane as safe when it wasn’t
Falling mortgage rates could make a home purchase more attractive10/8/2019
Refinancing your current mortgage may also make sense
Fit For Life recalls SPRI ultra heavy resistance bands10/8/2019
The rubber resistance bands can separate from the handle and the user
Ford recalls model year 2020 Explorers10/8/2019
The vehicle's wiring harness is not secured properly
Signature Hardware recalls bath stools10/8/2019
The stools can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards.
Mical Seafood recalls tuna10/8/2019
The products may contain elevated levels of histamines
Daimler Vans recalls Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles10/8/2019
The hood may open while the vehicle is being driven
October 7, 2019
FDA steps up warning to consumers about vaping THC10/7/2019
Evidence continues to point to a link between cannabis and mystery lung ailments
Lawmaker introduces bill to limit nicotine in e-cigarettes10/7/2019
The bill would cap the amount of nicotine in the products to no more than 20 milligrams
General Electric to freeze pension benefits for 20,000 employees10/7/2019
Company executives are aiming to reduce debt and return GE to a ‘position of strength’
Early menopause in women could increase risk of heart disease10/7/2019
Researchers say it’s important for women and their doctors to stay informed
The Target-Disney in-store experience begins10/7/2019
Will the Disney magic work for Target? The company’s investing a lot of activities and floor space in hoping that it will
PayPal drops out of Facebook’s Libra Association10/7/2019
However, the payments company says it’s still supportive of the new digital currency
Consumers tend to eat more when they're in the company of friends or family10/7/2019
Researchers say we can eat up to 50 percent more when around people we're comfortable with
Hackers target secure web traffic on Chrome and Firefox web browsers10/7/2019
Security experts say the hackers are likely linked to the Russian government
Millennials are moving more frequently than previous generations10/7/2019
Evolving workplaces and demographic changes are driving moving trends
Ducati recalls1199 SL, Panigale R (V2), 1299 SL and 1299 FE motorcycles10/7/2019
Oil may leak from the airbox drain hose
Coborn’s recalls various chicken salads10/7/2019
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Model year 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runners recalled10/7/2019
Certain steering and suspension components may not have been tightened properly
VIQUA recalls solenoid valve kits for UV water treatment systems10/7/2019
Electrical current could leak from the solenoid valve, posing an electrical shock hazard
E.A. Sween recalls salads and sandwiches10/7/2019
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
October 4, 2019
Cleaning with bleach in your home can release harmful air pollutants10/4/2019
A study suggests that residue from the popular cleaning product could make breathing more difficult
Consumers put up with 4.5 billion pesky robocalls in September10/4/2019
The #1 government scam threatens Social Security benefits, and it’s already fleeced consumers for $17 million
FTC asks e-cigarette makers to turn over sales and advertising data10/4/2019
The move indicates that the agency could be preparing to launch a probe into the industry’s marketing practices
Google discloses zero-day Android vulnerability10/4/2019
Researchers thought the bug had been patched several years ago
States to fight Purdue bankruptcy deal10/4/2019
Some state officials say the deal doesn’t hold company officials responsible for fueling the opioid epidemic
A drop in income could harm your mental health10/4/2019
Researchers cite income volatility for an increase in unhealthy brain aging among some consumers
Auto workers union reports ‘significant’ progress in talks with Ford10/4/2019
However, the strike against GM continues
Gas prices surge in California10/4/2019
However, many other areas of the U.S. are catching a break at the gas pump
The economy showed surprising job creation strength in September10/4/2019
The unemployment rate dropped to a 50-year low
Lipari Foods recalls bulk chicken salads and chicken salad sandwiches10/4/2019
The products may be contaminated with of Listeria monocytogenes
GM recalls replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies10/4/2019
The driver may accidentally move the ignition out of the run position
Ridgewood recalls four-drawer dressers10/4/2019
The dressers are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall
Super World Trading recalls dried dates10/4/2019
The product may contain sulfites not declared on the label
Forest River recalls model year 2020 Cherokee trailers10/4/2019
The distribution panel wiring may be exposed, leading to damage to the panel and wiring.
October 3, 2019
Nearly half of consumers are wasting travel rewards by letting their miles and points expire10/3/2019
There are ways to keep rewards points alive, but it requires jumping through some hoops
U.S. to impose tariffs on $7.5 billion in European imports10/3/2019
The announcement comes amid increasing economic uncertainty
Lyft launches new driver rewards program10/3/2019
Drivers can earn points while driving during busy hours, which can be redeemed for cash or credit to take Lyft rides
Consumers are wary of social media’s impact on news10/3/2019
Over half of respondents to a poll said they’re more likely to see a ‘worse mix of news’ on social media sites
Increases in tourism have led to increases in carbon emissions10/3/2019
Reducing the number of connecting flights can greatly benefit the environment, researchers say
Children more likely to become adults that lie when they grow up hearing falsehoods10/3/2019
Even well-intentioned lies can have negative consequences
Two new rewards credit cards launch this week10/3/2019
One is affiliated with Visa, the other with American Express
ATM and overdraft fees are moving higher, survey finds10/3/2019
Banks have raised the average overdraft fee 19 times in the last 21 years
Forest River recalls model year 2019-2020 Sabre trailers10/3/2019
The vehicle may experience an electrical short circuit, posing the risk of a fire
Whole Foods Market recalls Dorset Cheese10/3/2019
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Ford recalls model year 2019 F-Series Super Duty vehicles10/3/2019
A passenger-side axle shaft could fracture
Cellect Unflavored Powder & Essentials Factor Cell Synergy Unflavored Powder recalled10/3/2019
The product has unsafe levels of arsenic and lead
Heartland recalls model year 2020 Milestone recreational trailers10/3/2019
The upper bunk bed may fall
October 2, 2019
National vaping-related death toll rises to 1610/2/2019
The cause of a multistate outbreak of lung illnesses is still unknown
Hotel resort fees finally get Congress’ attention10/2/2019
Getting through Congress may take awhile, but it’ll be well worth the wait for consumers if it becomes law
Johnson & Johnson settles Ohio opioid suit for $20.4 million10/2/2019
But the company continues to deny it misled doctors about the drugs
New study calls into question the timing of when hospital patients receive drugs10/2/2019
Researchers suggest hospitals prioritize workers’ schedules over times that are better suited to patients
Millennials are more likely than older generations to report losing money to fraud10/2/2019
Online shopping fraud complaints are more common for those in their 20s and 30s
Google integrates ‘Password Checkup’ feature to counter data breaches10/2/2019
The service checks saved passwords to see if they have been compromised
Nearly a third of millennials would consider ending a relationship over financial secrets10/2/2019
However, 27 percent of this generation is hiding a financial issue from their significant other
College students perform better academically when they get better sleep10/2/2019
It takes more than just one good night of sleep to see results
UPS gets approval to operate a drone airline for package delivery10/2/2019
The company says it will focus first on expanding hospital deliveries
Consider Bardwell Farm recalls Dorset, Slyboro and Experience cheeses10/2/2019
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
GM recalls model year 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles10/2/2019
The fuel tank may leak along the seam near the fuel inlet
Rong Shing Trading recalls Ganchi Naiweitangpian candy10/2/2019
The product may contain milk, an allergen not declared on the label
Fisher Packing Company recalls ready-to-eat ham and bacon10/2/2019
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Cruiser RV recalls model year 2020 Southfork recreational trailers10/2/2019
The upper bunk bed may fall
October 1, 2019
Homeowners spend $100 billion on high-interest debt, study finds10/1/2019
Used prudently, home equity loans can be a reasonable alternative
Court rules FCC can’t prevent states from setting their own net neutrality rules10/1/2019
However, the agency was authorized to repeal net neutrality
Amazon reportedly in talks to bring Go tech to airports, movie theaters, and other merchants10/1/2019
The company sees these partnerships as a way to expand its retail presence
FAA to test the safety of airplane seat sizes against the growing girth of fliers10/1/2019
Regulators say seat sizes may need to change to accommodate larger travelers
Medical debt hampers homeownership goals for many Americans10/1/2019
Experts say the impact of medical debt has a ‘unique capacity to bust budgets’
Cutting down on the amount of red meat you eat can have significant health benefits10/1/2019
Researchers say completely eliminating these foods may not be necessary
Parents’ survey shows few children are saving their allowance10/1/2019
The average pay for kids is now $30 a week
A mother’s tone affects whether their teen will listen10/1/2019
Teens who feel pressured are less likely to respond positively, researchers say
Fed may have to take steps to keep key interest rate stable10/1/2019
The central bank injected billions of dollars into the banking system in September
Model year 2020 Toyota Supras recalled10/1/2019
The seat belt may not properly restrain the driver in a crash
Tip Top Poultry recalls ready-to-eat chicken meat10/1/2019
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Weaver Fundraising recalls Trail’s End Chocolatey Caramel Crunch10/1/2019
The product may contain almonds, cashews and pecans, allergens not declared on the label
Airstream recalls International Serenity, International Signature, and Flying Cloud trailers10/1/2019
The trailers could experience an electrical short
Apotex recalls Ranitidine Hydrochloride tablets10/1/2019
The products are contaminated with NDMA, a probable cancer causer
September 30, 2019
Amazon says it won’t stop recording user interactions with Alexa9/30/2019
Can Congress step in quickly enough to corral the tracking of personal data, or is that protection gone forever?
CVS suspends sales of Zantac over presence of an impurity9/30/2019
Officials have not yet determined whether it’s harmful
Not using the delicate wash cycle when doing laundry can help save the environment9/30/2019
Researchers say the setting uses the most water and causes the most pollution
Justice Department sues 35 defendants claiming massive health care fraud9/30/2019
The feds say Medicare was billed $2.1 billion in unnecessary charges
Forever 21 files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection9/30/2019
The retailer has requested court approval to shut down nearly 200 U.S. stores
Bernie Sanders unveils new corporate tax proposal9/30/2019
Companies with large pay gaps between executives and workers would be subject to the ‘Income Inequality Tax’
Consumers may be feeling some economic pressures, report suggests9/30/2019
Spending is down and concern about paying credit cards bills is up
Politics still a major source of stress for many consumers9/30/2019
Some consumers are losing sleep and experiencing suicidal thoughts
FDA cautions against buying Performance Dog Raw Pet Food9/30/2019
A sample of the pet food tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
Sandoz recalls Ranitidine Hydrochloride capsules9/30/2019
The products are contaminated with NDMA, a probable cancer causer.
Model year 2020 Subaru Outbacks and Legacys recalled9/30/2019
The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt.
California New Foods recalls frozen and refrigerated cookie dough9/30/2019
The products may contain peanuts and walnuts, allergens not declared on the label
DEWALT recalls utility bars9/30/2019
The utility bar can break while being used for prying
Mercedes-Benz recalls GLE 350 and 450 4MATICs9/30/2019
Information regarding adjustment of some head restraints is missing