January 2012
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WatchInspirational and awesome footage of Teahupo, Tahiti. Gives new meaning to the idea that “only a surfer knows the feeling” and how this will remain out of reach for the masses.
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ConsumerBell Weighs in on Breast Implant Recall
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By now, you’ve probably heard that over 300,000 silicone breast implants are being recalled by French authorities, mainly across Europe.
News of the French recall spread quickly over the past couple weeks when major media outlets spread the story. The recall affects implants that contain Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP), a brand of silicone. Much of the concern around this...
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WatchDefunct manufacuturer, Poly Implant Prothese (PIP), has left a scandalous legacy as reported by CNN. Nearly 500,000 women worldwide are believed to have received their silicone breast implants that were recalled for unusually high failure rates. Recent news reports indicate the implants contained industrial, non-medical grade, silicone adding to questions over their safety and the risk women face...
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WatchThe ABCNews Video above aired in December 2011 as the FDA was preparing to hold public hearings to discuss the increased blood clot risk of popular birth controls that contain DRSP (DROSPIRENONE). The pills are commonly called YAZ but this is an abbreviation for any of the DRSP (DROSPIRENONE) family of pills that includes YASMIN, YAZ, BEYAZ, SAFYRAL and their generic equivalents. The family of...
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Watch#NOVARTIS announced a massive #recall of over the counter pills on January 9, 2012. This recall applies to #EXCEDERIN, #BUFFERIN, #NODOZ and #GASX products. Emerging reports indicate that the facility, in Lincoln, Nebraska, where the pills were manufactured and packaged had failed repeated safety inspections by the FDA. Chips of different products were found in the wrong containers, indicative of...
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British Clarification on Implant Scandal Leaves... →
The government said there was still not enough evidence to recommend routine removal, but allowed free replacement for some women who received the implants under the National Health Service.
This NYTimes article highlights on the latest conflicting messages being sent to women in Europe and abroad about #silicone #breast #implants at the heart of the PIP (Poly Implant Prothese) scandal. How the...
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