FTC bans Rite Aid's use of AI facial recognition over lack of consumer protections
The FTC and Rite Aid announced a settlement banning Rite Aid from using AI-powered facial recognition technologies for 5 years after the pharmacy chain's prior system lacked safeguards.
Quaker Oats recalls granola bars, cereals over salmonella risk
Quaker Oats has recalled several of its granola bars and cereals because of a potential for salmonella contamination that could lead to illness.
California dog groomer rakes in $1.3M a year by transforming pooches into lions, giraffes, zebras and more
A small business owner in San Diego, California, earns over $1 million a year with a creative dog-grooming business that brings in clients from all over the U.S. Gabriel Feitosa shared his work.
Doctors say AI is a 'game-changer' for number 1 killer of Americans
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is using AI to screen for heart problems, in hopes of saving lives in light of recent shortages of cardiologists.
Study finds ChatGPT provided inaccurate answers to medication questions
A study by a professional society of pharmacists found OpenAI's ChatGPT provided inaccurate or incomplete responses to nearly three-fourths of the medication questions it was posed.
Pfizer scraps twice-daily weight loss pill danuglipron after study shows ‘high rates’ of adverse side effects
Pfizer is shelving development of a twice-daily version of its weight loss drug after a trial proved users reported high rates of adverse side effects.
California fertility clinic is giving away $20K in IVF services to 'those in need'
A California fertility provider is giving the gift of potential motherhood to three lucky women. To commemorate its 35th anniversary, HRC Fertility has announced an IVF treatment giveaway.
Cantaloupes sold in Minnesota linked to 2 deaths in salmonella outbreak: CDC
Contaminated cantaloupes have sickened at least 13 people in Minnesota as part of a nationwide outbreak that has left two people dead, health officials warn.
Eli Lily's Mounjaro is more effective for weight loss than Ozempic, study shows
Mounjaro, which is the brand name for tirzepatide, was shown to be even more powerful than Ozempic in a recent study with adults who were overweight or obese.
Turkey gravy sold at Hy-Vee grocery stores recalled
The FDA has issued a recall for a certain type of turkey gravy sold at Hy-Vee Stores.
Toy companies targeting more adults with fun products versus kids
Many toy companies have altered their marketing approach to target an audience of elderly individuals for certain toys and games rather than children.
Children's cups recalled over lead violation just ahead of Thanksgiving, Christmas holidays
A product recall for stainless steel children's cups was announced just before Thanksgiving and Christmas, as many shoppers continue their shopping holiday gifts.
At least 22 toddlers made sick by fruit pouches with lead concerns, FDA and CDC say
The FDA and CDC said at least 22 children between ages 1-3 were reported to have elevated blood lead levels after consuming recalled cinnamon applesauce fruit pouch products.
Fruit pouch recall expands over lead concerns: What parents should know
The FDA is expanding its probe of possible lead contamination amid recalls of Schnucks, Weis and WanaBana fruit puree pouches marketed to toddlers and young children.
Toyota recalls nearly 2 million RAV4 vehicles over battery fire risk
Toyota Motor announced Wednesday the recall of 1.85 million RAV4 SUVs in the U.S. over fire risks reportedly posed by replacement batteries.
Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk test popular weight loss-related drugs on children
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are seeking to test some of their most popular drugs approved for Type 2 diabetes and weight management in adults on children.
Illinois company recalls 61,000 biometric gun safes over potentially deadly malfunction
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Fortress Safe announced the recall of 61,000 biometric gun safes because of a malfunction that gives anyone access to the safes.
FDA proposes ban on hair-straightening products with formaldehyde over cancer-causing chemicals
The Food and Drug Administration plans to recommend a ban on formaldehyde in hair-straightening products after research suggests that it's linked to hormone cancers and adverse health effects.
Employees consider wellness programs at work critical for job choice, report says: 'Rethink a future'
A report from Mindspace found that wellness-enhance offerings in the workplace aren't just good for employee health but can boost workers' motivation and sustain productivity.
Ford recalling more than 238K Explorers over driveshaft issues
Ford is recalling 238,364 Explorers from the model years 2020 through 2022 because the rear axle mounting bolt on some vehicles may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.