Day: July 14, 2016

Three Types of Liquid Plumr Clog Removers Recalled by The Clorox Company Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter Clog Remover, formerly sold as Slow Flow Fighter – UPC Code 44600-00214 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product:  Liquid Plumr® Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter®, Liquid Plumr® Industrial Strength Urgent Clear® and Liquid Plumr® Pro-Strength Urgent Clear® clog removers Hazard:  The recalled[Read More…]

Simple Procedure Could Improve Treatment for Common Eye Disease

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 By: John Easton A new, minimally invasive procedure appears to be effective for many patients with Fuchs endothelial dystrophy, a common eye disease, without the potential side effects and cost of a cornea transplant. In a proof-of-concept study, published in the journal Cornea, researchers led by Kathryn[Read More…]

Black Youth Project at the University of Chicago Launches Unique Survey of Young Voters (Video)

First results show differences among millennials on presidential candidates, race, immigration The Black Youth Project will perform a monthly survey of more than 1,750 young adults ages 18 to 30 that pays special attention to how race and ethnicity shape their views.  Photo by: Craig Ruttle/The Associated Press CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 14,[Read More…]

Congressman Grijalva Introduces Legislation to Bring Deported Veterans Home

WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016.   Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) introduced legislation to establish a veteran visa program which would permit eligible deported veterans to permanently return to the United States as a Lawful Permanent Resident eligible for naturalization. A 2008 report issued by the Pentagon estimates that approximately[Read More…]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Orders Santander Bank to Pay $10 Million Fine for Illegal Overdraft Practices

Bank Deceptively Marketed Its Overdraft Service to Consumers, Violated “Opt-in” Rule WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016.  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered Santander Bank, N.A. to pay a $10 million fine for illegal overdraft service practices. Santander’s telemarketing vendor deceptively marketed the overdraft service and signed certain bank[Read More…]

Home Source Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Home Source LMP4229 Floor Lamp Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product:  Floor lamps Hazard:  The lamps can short circuit due to defective sockets, posing fire and shock hazards. Remedy:  View Details Refund Consumer Contact:  Home Source toll-free at 888-660-5549 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday[Read More…]

As Overweight and Obesity Increase, So Does Risk of Dying Prematurely

New study provides strong evidence on dangers of excess weight Boston, MA —(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016.   Being overweight or obese is associated with a higher risk of dying prematurely than being normal weight—and the risk increases with additional pounds, according to a large international collaborative study led by researchers at[Read More…]

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