June 2011 Archives

B-Nimble Strollers Recalled

June 29, 2011, by

My wife and I are currently shopping for a stroller for our son (he's now just over 13 weeks old!). It's surprising that a lot of the strollers out there are not actually safe.

The latest one recalled is the B-Nimble Stroller manufactured by Britax Child Safety, Inc. The stroller may have brake failure (basically, the brake pedal will click when it's pressed, but it might not actually be locked). The recall is for about 20,000 units in the U.S. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission information on the recall can be accessed here

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Actos and Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer

June 20, 2011, by

The FDA recently reported that people taking Actos (pioglitazone) for more than a year have an increased risk of bladder cancer. Two European countries have already banned the drug.

Talk with your doctor if you are taking Actos.