Diana Levine went to a medical clinic with a severe migraine headache. She wound up with gangrene and an amputated forearm, the victim of a rare side effect from a popular anti-nausea drug, Phenergan. ...more

November 4, 2008

More than 45 million Americans are smokers, and nearly 85 percent of them buy "light" cigarettes such as Marlboro Lights, which are advertised as having lower tar and nicotine. ...more

October 7, 2008

A local company faces more than $139,000 in fines because of a flash fire in June that badly burned an employee. ...more

January 4, 2008

Words to live by, from a warning label on a small tractor: "Danger: Avoid Death." ...more

December 13, 2007

Words to live by, from a warning label on a small tractor: "Danger: Avoid Death." ...more

December 13, 2007

TAMPA - During these crisp days of low humidity, I morph into Electric Man, able to shoot sparks from my fingers. ...more

December 9, 2007

Federal regulators sought Tuesday to restore parents' confidence in toy safety, urging vigilance during the busy holiday shopping season with little mention of lead hazards that have prompted a record number of toy recalls. ...more

November 20, 2007

The label on the bottle of Chateau du Bois de la Garde offers advice for serving (perfect with game, grilled meat or cheese), gives the vintner's credentials (fourth-generation wine grower) and describes the characteristics of the wine (delicate, with red fruit flavors). ...more

November 1, 2007

Safety experts for the Food and Drug Administration urged the agency on Friday to consider an outright ban on over-the-counter, multi-symptom cough and cold medicines for children younger than 6. ...more

September 30, 2007

Common food additives and colorings can increase hyperactive behavior in a broad range of children, a study released this week found. ...more

September 8, 2007