Polluted Flowers Smell Less Sweet to Pollinators, Study Finds

The damage that air pollution can do is wide-ranging and well-known: The chemicals produced by human activities can trap heat in the atmosphere, change the chemistry of the oceans and harm human health in myriad ways. Now, a new study suggests that air pollution might also make flowers less attractive to pollinating insects. Compounds …

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Two Doctors Face Down a Gunman While Saving His Victim

Emergencies happen anywhere and anytime, and sometimes, medical professionals find themselves in situations where they are the only ones who can help. Is There a Doctor in the House? is a Medscape Medical News series telling these stories. Bill Madden, MD: It was a Saturday in October of 1996. I had gone to my favorite plant …

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Amid Surge, CDC Unveils New Syphilis Testing Guidance

The CDC has published its first comprehensive laboratory recommendations for syphilis testing. Published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the new recommendations include approaches for laboratory-based tests, point-of-care tests, sample processing, and how laboratories should report test results to clinicians and health departments. The recommendations are primarily for clinical laboratory or disease control …

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Husqvarna Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled Gas-powered Grass Trimmer Recalled Husqvarna Grass Trimmer (Model 130C) Recalled Husqvarna Grass Trimmer (Model 130L) Recalled Husqvarna Grass Trimmer (Model 330LK) The SKU number is printed on the serial number tag on the bottom side of the motor housing Name of Product: Gas-powered Grass Trimmers Hazard: Incorrect wiring in the ignition module on …

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Vornado Recalls Two Million Handheld Garment Steamers Due to Serious Burn Hazard

Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-425 Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-435 (multiple colors) Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-440 Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-445 Recalled Steamfast Steamer, Model SF-447 Recalled Vornado Steamer, Model VS-410 Recalled Sharper Image Steamer, Model SI-428 Model numbers are printed on a label located on the bottom of the steamer. Name of …

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Electrolux Group Recalls Frigidaire Side by Side Refrigerators with Slim Ice Buckets Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards

Recalled Production Year 2015-2019 Frigidaire Branded Side by Side Refrigerators with Slim Ice Buckets Recalled Production Year 2015-2019 Frigidaire Branded Side by Side Refrigerators with Slim Ice Buckets Name of Product: Frigidaire Branded Side by Side Refrigerators with Slim Ice Buckets Hazard: The recalled refrigerators contain an ice bucket assembly component that can break …

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VPR Brands Recalls Lighters Due to Missing Child Safety Feature, Posing Burn and Fire Hazards; Violation of the Federal Regulation for Cigarette Lighters

Name of Product: Disposable Lighters Hazard: The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms and were not tested to the federal regulatory requirements for child resistance. Young children under 5 years old could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards. Recall Date: February 08, 2024 Recall Details Description: This recall involves Slim Soft and …

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Children’s Bathrobes Recalled Due to Burn Hazard and Violation of Flammability Regulations; Sold by Nanchang Zhongcangjishi E-commerce

Name of Product: Lolanta children’s hooded flannel bathrobes Hazard: The recalled children’s bathrobes violate federal flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Recall Date: February 08, 2024 Units: About 16,900 (In addition, about 5,600 were sold in Canada) Recall Details Description: This recall involves two styles of 100% polyester …

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