Valsartan, a blood pressure medication, was recently recalled by several companies because the drug was contaminated with NDMA, a cancer-causing substance (which has also been previously used in rocket fuel production). Studies have shown that the pills contain up to 177 times the level of NDMA considered safe for consumption. In 2018, the FDA reported…
Within the last few years, electronic cigarette (E-cigarette) and vape pen use has skyrocketed nationwide, especially among young adults. Research has shown that over 10 million Americans currently use these devices. These e-cigarette products are continuously marketed and advertised as being safe. E-cigarettes and vape pens, however, are not as safe as they seem. For instance, on January 29th…
Casinos across the United States offer their players promotional opportunities where items can be won, such as event tickets, dining passes and even vehicles. In the state of New York, the Rivers Casino & Resort hosted a promotional drawing last year, rewarding the winner with a new Jaguar or a $25,000 cash prize. The winner…
A woman who thought she has won a $42.9m jackpot got the shock of her life when she was told that the machine displaying the prize had only malfunctioned. An elated Katrina Bookman, 44, thought she hit a $42.9m jackpot at Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York in 2016, and even posed next to…
