Cheap drug prevents kidney damage from injury

2010-02-22T12:55:07Z

<div><p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The common painkiller acetaminophen can protect the kidneys from damage caused by crushing wounds such as those seen in earthquake victims or after car accidents, researchers reported on Monday.</p><p>The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Aca...

J&J sales climb, but profit falls on big charge

2010-02-22T14:36:22Z

<div><p>The pain of the recession is easing just a bit for Tylenol and Band-Aids maker Johnson &amp; Johnson, which on Tuesday reported a healthy jump in fourth-quarter sales. But J&amp;J still posted its first yearly decline in sales since the Depression, gave a disappointing 2010 profit forecast and saw its stock price fall as a result.</p><p>Profit for the October-December qua...

Earnings Preview: J&J to report 4th-qtr results

2010-02-22T16:24:30Z

<div id="subtitle">Amid major layoffs, Tylenol recall, Johnson &amp; Johnson hopes news drugs, devices get approval</div><div><p>Johnson &amp; Johnson, the world's largest, most diverse health care company and a Dow Jones industrial average component, reports earnings for the fourth quarter Tu...

Massive Recall Of Over-The-Counter Health Products Launched

2010-02-22T19:35:38Z

<div id="subtitle">Tylenol, Benadryl and Motrin among affected products</div><div><p>For the second time in less than a month, there's another massive recall of over-the-counter (OTC) health care products.</p><p>McNeil C...

Johnson & Johnson issues massive recall of Tylenol

2010-02-22T19:56:03Z

<div id="subtitle">Johnson &amp; Johnson issues massive recall of Tylenol, Motrin, and other over-the-counter drugs</div><div><p>Johnson &amp; Johnson issued a massive recall Friday of over-the-counter drugs including Tylenol, Motrin and St. Joseph's aspirin because of a moldy smell that has made people sick.</p><p&...

J&J recalls more products after unusual odor

2010-02-22T19:56:05Z

<div><p>NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Johnson &amp; Johnson's consumer division is recalling more than 53 million bottles of over-the-counter products including Tylenol, Motrin and Rolaids after reports of an unusual odor, expanding on an issue that led to a T...

Tylenol Safety FDA

2010-01-15T15:00:45Z

Tylenol and NyQuil is shown in a medicine cabinet at a home in Palo Alto, Calif., Tuesday, June 30, 2009. In a series of votes Tuesday, a Food and Drug Administration panel endorsed lowering the maximum dose ...

J&J expands Tylenol recall after FDA warning

2010-02-22T19:43:15Z

<div><p>Johnson &amp; Johnson, the US consumer products giant, expanded Friday a Tylenol recall after US federal authorities warned the company was being too slow in dealing with a public health threat.</p><p>The expanded recall covers the pain reliever and other over-the-counter drugs sold in the Americas, the Tylenol killings suspect submitted DNA, fingerprints to investigators</div><div><p>A man long suspected in the 1982 Chicago-area Tylenol slayings has submitted a DNA sample and fingerprints to authorities, a friend said Monday.</p><p>Roger Nicholson said

Tips on Staying Healthy While Traveling

2010-02-23T07:02:22Z

Because of the increased news coverage about viruses such as the H1N1 virus, more people are realizing that they have to take health precautions when traveling. It seems as though everywhere we go there is a risk of picking up some ?bug? that can make us sick, with some ?bugs? that can make us gravely ill. Fortunately, there are a number of easy to implement measures one can take to stay healthy while traveling.<br><br>1. To avoid such illnesses as travelers? diarr...

What Every College Freshman Needs For Dorm Life

2010-02-23T07:28:50Z

College is an exciting, yet nerve-racking time. Most college freshman have a very faint idea as to what they need to bring to college such as XL twin sheets, flip-flops for the shower, lots of snacks, and of course, money! But, there are probably a few things you haven?t thought about that will leave you with a ?that would have been nice to know!? feeling. But, don?t worry you?ve come to the right place. Here is a list of everything you will forget, but wish you had.<br><...

10 Winter Essentials For Your Baby

2010-02-23T07:28:53Z

Winter is hard on everyone, but especially your little ones. If you are like most parents, you are constantly fretting about whether or not they are warm enough or if you are protecting them from all the germs that make winter especially nasty. Well, have no fear! Here is a list of the top 10 baby must haves every parent needs to ensure that their little one has a safe and happy winter.<br><br>1.Snowsuit or heavy bunting. When it comes to the coldest days, heavy bl...

CORRECTION Tylenol Safety FDA

2009-12-30T11:16:16Z

Tylenol Extra Strenth is shown in a medicine cabinet at a home in Palo Alto, Calif., Tuesday, June 30, 2009. In a series of votes Tuesday, a Food and Drug Administration panel endorsed lowering the maximum dose of over-the-counter acetaminophen _ the key ingredien...

What Is The Best "Essentials Kit" When Attending A Swingers Party?

2010-02-23T17:17:28Z

A very useful item you should incorporate into your swinging lifestyle is what I like to call an "Essentials Kit". You never know what type of adventure you will encounter. So, let's be prepared.<br><br>If you're new to the swinging lifestyle, this article should be helpful in planning what to take with you to your first party, convention or club. Even if you're an experienced swinger, you surely find some new ideas or suggestions I suggest in a "Essentials Kit".&a...

What to Do If You Catch the Swine Flu During an Extended Business Stay

2010-02-23T18:26:17Z

Since the Swine Flu, also known as the H1N1 Virus, was first discovered in April of 2009, over a million American citizens have been diagnosed with it and over 500 have died. While it has still not caused as much damage as the regular seasonal flu, it remains a threat largely because it refuses to go away. The virus has spread to all corners of the globe, so you are not safe from it when you are on business trips abroad. Traveling for business can also increase your risk of contracting the vi...

Making Tough Decisions

2010-02-23T20:58:18Z

Almost every senior leader in his or her career will face a tough decision. Some may be ?bet the company? type of decisions.<br><br>Probably the most familiar case which comes to mind was Johnson and Johnson?s recall of Tylenol in 1982. At the time, Tylenol accounted for 17 percent of the company?s net income and the cost of the recall was estimated...

Common Pain Relievers May Dilute Power of Flu Shots

2010-02-24T10:01:33Z

<div id="subtitle">NSAIDS may weaken immune system, researchers say</div><div><p> Mixing medications can often produce unintended consequences, and so it is with flu shots, according to at least one research team. Scientists at the University of Rochester (NY) Medical Center caution that use of many common pain killers -- Advi...

Giving babies Tylenol may blunt vaccines' effects

2010-02-24T18:17:23Z

<div><p>Giving babies Tylenol to prevent fever when they get childhood vaccinations may backfire and make the shots a little less effective, surprising new research suggests.</p><p>It is the first major study to tie reduced immunity to the use of fever-lowering medicines. Although the effect was small and the vast majority of kids still got enough protection from vaccines, the results make "a co...

Why Slow Sex is Better

2010-02-25T12:15:11Z

<div><p>You're fit—and strong. And when it comes to bedding your girl, you nail it fast and hard, just the way she likes it. Problem is, it's not the way she LOVES it. Learn more about the slow groove and you may just realize what women have known for years—slow sex is better.</p><p>WHY SHE LIKES IT SLOW</p><p>Just because a woman is wet, that doesn't mean she's near climax. A good rule of thumb: Take the amount ...

Children's Tylenol Products Recalled

2010-02-25T01:59:30Z

<div id="subtitle">Manufacturing problems could cause contamination</div><div><p>McNeil Consumer Healthcare is recalling certain children's and infant's Tylenol products that were manufactured between April 2008 and June 2008. The company said potential manufacturing problems could result in bacterial contamination.</p>...

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