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NASCAR bans bump-drafting in Talladega turns

NASCAR president Mike Helton banned bump-drafting through the turns at Talladega Superspeedway in a stern warning to drivers before Sunday's race.

FDA warns P&G over Vicks products with vitamin C

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter Friday to Procter & Gamble Co. saying the company was illegally marketing two Vicks cold and flu medicines containing vitamin C.

Maine bank regulators warn consumers about scam

Maine and federal banking regulators are warning consumers about a "phishing" scam in which fraudulent e-mails are circulating around the state.

Air France warns pilots as crash probe continues

In a strongly worded internal memo, Air France has warned its pilots to be more vigilant about safety procedures and upbraided those blaming flight equipment for the crash of Flight 447 into the Atlantic in June.

Taser tells police to avoid shooting at chest

Stun-gun maker Taser International has started telling police agencies to avoid firing the devices at suspects' chests, explaining that there's an "extremely low" risk of ill effects on the heart and that doing so will make defending lawsuits easier.

Correction: Vicks Nyquil story

In an Oct. 14 story about Vicks cold medicines, The Associated Press, quoting a Food and Drug Administration letter, erroneously reported that the FDA issued a warning to manufacturer Procter & Gamble for adding vitamin C to the formulas.

FDA warns P&G for adding vitamin C to Nyquil

Federal drug regulators warned Procter & Gamble on Wednesday for adding Vitamin C to its Vicks cold formulas, a combination not allowed by federal regulations.

EASA issues warning for Airbus instrument

The European Aviation Safety Agency has issued a safety warning for an instrument to measure air speed that is used on Airbus A330 and A340 jets.

Heightened security no big impact on college fans

College football fans are feeling little effect from schools' heightened security measures after federal officials issued warnings this week saying terrorists would like to attack stadiums.

WHO: Nations should set tighter radon controls

The World Health Organization on Tuesday drastically reduced the amount of radon from natural sources that countries should allow to accumulate in buildings, given the fatal lung cancer it can cause.

Feds issue security bulletins on stadiums, hotels

Counterterrorism officials have issued security bulletins about terrorist interest in attacking sports stadiums, entertainment complexes and hotels.

NY nuke plant siren mistakenly warns of emergency

A suburban New York City nuclear power plant's siren system has mistakenly blared out the warning, "Emergency! Emergency! Emergency!"

FDA requires strong amputation warning on sedative

Makers of injected promethazine, a sedative also used to treat nausea and vomiting, are being required to put the strongest warning possible on the product because it can cause tissue damage leading to amputation, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday.

FDA warns Bayer over German manufacturing plant

U.S. health regulators have warned drugmaker Bayer over quality control issues at a plant that makes the key ingredient in Yaz and other popular birth control drugs.

US maritime agency warns ships of increased piracy

The U.S. government warned mariners on Tuesday to expect an increase in piracy off the Horn of Africa and in the Indian Ocean and counseled seamen on U.S.-flagged ships to be prepared to defend against boarders.

J&J warns of allergic reactions with HIV drug

Johnson & Johnson has warned doctors about reports of potentially deadly allergic reactions in patients taking its HIV drug Intelence.

FDA reports health problems with stolen insulin

The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid certain vials of insulin made by Novo Nordisk that were stolen earlier this year and may not be safe for use.

FDA warns Johnson & Johnson on antibiotic trials

The Food and Drug Administration has warned Johnson & Johnson that it did not properly monitor two human tests of its antibiotic drug candidate ceftobiprole, which is intended to treat complicated skin infections like MRSA.

US warns Americans in Kuwait to be vigilant

The U.S. Embassy is warning Americans in Kuwait to be vigilant against possible terror attacks after the arrest of people suspected of planning to attack a U.S. military camp there.

FDA warns of faulty results with blood sugar tests

The Food and Drug Administration is warning diabetes patients that certain blood sugar tests can give inaccurate results in patients taking other medications.

NY pilot who radioed warning: Plane like missile

The pilot who radioed a desperate, last-minute warning says a plane that struck a helicopter over the Hudson River "looked like a cruise missile hitting a target."

FDA: Arthritis drugs pose cancer risk to children

Federal regulators on Tuesday added stronger warnings to a group of best-selling drugs used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, saying they can increase the risk of cancer in children and adolescents.

US Navy warns of increased pirate activity

The U.S. Navy is warning of increased pirate activity off the coast of Somalia due to the advent of weather more favorable to the sea-borne criminals.

LexisNexis warns 13,000 of possible data breach

Electronic publisher LexisNexis has told more than 13,000 people that a Florida man accused of helping run a racket for an organized-crime family may have gained access to their personal information through a former customer of a LexisNexis subsidiary.

Yemeni official: Intelligence warn of attacks

Security was upgraded in Yemen's capital this week after intelligence reports warned of attacks planned against the U.S. Embassy, a senior security official said Tuesday.

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Taking Antacids, Ranitidine Leads to Higher Odds of Flu Complications

Studies from decades ago have shown that patients who are taking antacids or Ranitidine have twice the rate of complications of influenza, including pneumonia.

70% Of Cocaine and Crack Adulterated with Deadly Substance

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) warned today that Cocaine laced with an antiparasite veterinary medication caused a number of cases of agranulocytosis.

Laptop at Naval hospital with thousands of patient records missing
Source: ABC Action News

A Naval hospital in the Florida Panhandle says a laptop computer with personal information on 38,000 patients is missing.

Blogger beware: Your latest update may attract criminals
Source: ABC Action News

Insurance companies have some advice for you: keep your vacation plans to yourself!

Farmers issue warning after fatal cow attacks| Reuters
Source: Reuters

The deaths of no fewer than four people after being trampled by cows in the past two months has prompted Britain's main farming union to issue a warning about the dangers of provoking the normally docile animals.

Progression of a stripper
Source: 10connects.com

We all know that crime doesn't pay. But sometimes it can cost you the ultimate price, your life. Shannon Scarvelli knew this all too well. Her trouble with the law started back in July of '05 and ended tragically in December of '08.

Local Neighborhood on Alert, Boa Constrictor Missing
Source: firstcoastnews.com

Locals in Jacksonville Beach are keeping their children indoors. A 911 call went out for a missing snake. Police called homeowners using the reverse 911 system, warning them to "Be On the Look Out" for a boa constrictor that escaped from a cage.

Neighbors threaten speeders with paintballs
Source: Cleve-Blog

DURHAM, N.C. -- Residents with paintball guns are taking aim at speeders in one Durham, N.C., neighborhood. Police say it's illegal, but Zella Alston doesn't mind. More court news from around the nation More area crime news: Cleveland.com/crime

Danger; energy drinks sold in U.S. and Canada
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Energy drinks risks because of tampering

Energy drinks recalled after blades found in vials
Source: CBC

Consumers are being warned about two U.S.-made brands of energy drinks after both were found to have been subject to tampering.

Khamenei warns 'meddling' West -
Source: ynetnews.com

Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Western leaders on Monday of a "firm fist" and a "negative impact" on relations in response to their "meddling" in Iran's domestic affairs.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen Security Advisory
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The U.S. Consulate in Munich advises American citizens to avoid public gathering places, particularly restaurants, bars and discos frequented by American citizens, in the area of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria during the July 4th weekend.

N. Korea Warns Ships of Impending Military Drill
Source: CNN

North Korea is warning the world to stay out of part of its eastern waters for 16 days, starting Thursday, saying it will hold a military drill, Japanese officials said.

Plants 'talk' to warn each other of threats
Source: Telegraph

Plants can "talk" to each other to warn their neighbours of potential threats, scientists believe.

Iran's Supreme Leader Warns Protesters: stay off the streets or else
Source: The New York Times

TEHRAN — In his first public response to days of protests, Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sternly warned opponents Friday to stay off the streets and denied opposition claims that last week's disputed election was rigged, praising the ballot as an "epic mo …

North Korea Threatens Merciless Military Attack if it is Provoked
Source: Guardian Unlimited

North Korea today warned that it would launch a "merciless" attack if provoked by the US and its allies, hours after President Barack Obama described the state's nuclear and missile programmes as a "grave threat" to the world. More Articles

Breaking News: FDA: Zicam Nasal Spray Can Cause Loss Of Smell
Source: ABC Action News

The Food and Drug Administration says Zicam nasal spray can permanently damage users' sense of smell. TheFDA says consumers should stop using Zicam Cold Remedy nasal gel and related products immediately. All the over-the-counter products containing zinc.

World Bank head warns against 'Buy American' policy, Canadian retaliation
Source: CBC

The head of the World Bank on Tuesday said he is against the "Buy American" policy, and warned Canada against retaliation.

Profile: Kim Jong-un
Source: BBC News

Kim Jong-il's third son, Kim Jong-un, will become North Korea's next leader, according to unconfirmed South Korean media reports. The BBC News website and BBC Monitoring profile this elusive young man. More Articles

Your Mental Health System at work "Related stories"

Generic version of Risperdal gains FDA OK Teva won approval for a generic version of the popular anti-psychotic drug Related stories updated 4:25 p.m. PT, Mon., June. 30, 2008

North Korea to Try U.S. Journalists
Source: The New York Times

Two American journalists who have been detained in North Korea for two months on charges of illegal entry and "hostile acts" will be put on trial June 4, the Communist North announced on Thursday. More Articles

FDA takes issue with Cheerios health claims
Source: Yahoo! News

Federal regulators are scolding the maker of Cheerios, saying it made inappropriate claims about the popular cereal's ability to lower cholesterol and treat heart disease.

(Video) Butt Booster Brother Busted By TV Investigators
Source: eurthisnthat.com

It appears that now that Michelle is in the White House, hip-hop ruling the music industry, and J.Lo being unofficially given "The Most Coveted Ass" award from the media, having the biggest butt in the room has become the more accepted and sought after wish of a lot of women  …

Controversy over Italy earthquake forecast
Source: euronews

An Italian scientist had warned a major earthquake was on the way but his forecasts of devastation were dismissed as false alerts. For months now, the region around L'Aquila has been affected by tremors.

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