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A Colorado overdose death has been linked to a new formulation of nitazenes, a class of powerful opioid analgesics being increasingly seen in the illicit drug market. Nitazenes have been around for decades, experts told CBS News, and have been seen in multiple formulations. The person who died in Colorado had used a formulation called
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BlendJet Inc. is recalling about 4.8 million portable blenders sold at Costco, Target and Walmart after receiving reports of blades breaking off as well as the product overheating or catching fire, resulting in dozens of injuries. The Benicia, California-based company has heard of 329 incidents in which BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders’ blades broke off while
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Kratom faces scrutiny over health risks – CBS News Watch CBS News Kratom is commonly marketed as a health wonder, but the FDA warns of “serious adverse effects.” It has even been blamed for several deaths. Mark Strassmann reports. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live
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Company faces lawsuit over lead-tainted applesauce – CBS News Watch CBS News Wanabana, one of the companies that has recalled applesauce pouches due to lead contamination, is facing a possible class action lawsuit over the tainted products. Meg Oliver reports. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,
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Like most workplace accidents, the tragedy that took place at a Wisconsin sawmill in June didn’t have to happen. In fact, Michael Schuls, a high school student who had turned 16 just weeks before his death, should never have been trying to unjam a stick stacker machine at Florence Hardwoods in the first place. So
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Flu and COVID-19 infections rise ahead of holiday gatherings – CBS News Watch CBS News An increase in COVID-19 and flu infection rates could get worse in coming weeks, fueled by holiday gatherings and low vaccination rates. CBS News’ Lilia Luciano shares what you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. View
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Uptick in respiratory illnesses across the U.S. – CBS News Watch CBS News Several states are reporting high levels of influenza this holiday season. While nationwide, less than half of children and adults have gotten the flu vaccine. Lilia Luciano has more. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for
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FDA issues warning about fake Ozempic – CBS News Watch CBS News The Food and Drug Administration reports that it has seized thousands of units of counterfeit Ozempic, the popular diabetes medication that is also used for weight loss. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live
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The new COVID-19 variant that scientists call JN.1 now makes up about 44.1% of COVID-19 cases across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated Friday, marking another week of the fast-spreading variant’s steep rise in the U.S. The increase is more than two times larger than the 21.3% that the CDC now
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‘Tis the season for sneezing and coughing — but in some cases, it could be what’s inside your house this holiday that’s making you feel less-than-merry: your Christmas tree. Referred to as “Christmas Tree Syndrome,” experts say it can cause your indoor allergies to flare up. It’s not an allergy to the tree itself, but
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