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Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools [TheTopNews] Read More.7 mins ago - Consumer product safety recall roundup for May 15, 2026
Batteries, water bottles, helmets, chocolate bars and deli meats are part of this week's recall roundup By News Desk of ConsumerAffairs May 15, 2026 Recall roundup Here is a consumer-focused roundup of recent recalls, safety warnings and food alerts announced by CPSC, FDA and USDA agencies. Battery pouches recalled for missing child-resistant packaging EEMB lithium coin batteries sold on Amazon lack required safety packaging. If swallowed by a child, coin batteries can cause internal chemical burns and death. About 312,100 units were sold on Amazon.com from August 2023 through April 2026 for between $3 and $9. Consumers should stop using the batteries immediately, store them away from children and contact EEMB USA for a full refund. EEMB USA, doing business as A2batt, Inc., of Redlands, California, is recalling EEMB lithium batteries sold in individual pouches. Models include CR2025, CR2032, CR2450, CR2477, CR2016, CR1220, CR1225, CR1616, CR1620, CR1632 and CR2025-10, sold in five, ten or twenty size packs. "EEMB" and the battery type are printed on the face of each coin battery. The batteries were sold on Amazon.com for between $3 and $9. The hazard The lithium coin batteries are in pouches that are not child-resistant as required under Reese's Law. If a child swallows button cell or coin batteries, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death. No incidents or injuries have been reported. What to do Consumers should stop using the lithium batteries immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact EEMB USA to receive a full refund. Company contact EEMB USA: email info@a2batt.com; online at www.eemb.com/recall. Source Glass-lined water bottles recalled for laceration risk Analemma stainless-steel bottles can shatter internally, causing cuts. The inner glass liner can break, posing a risk of serious injury or death from laceration and ingestion hazards. About 800 units were sold on Analemma-water.com from November 2025 through February 2026 for about $250. Consumers should immediately stop using the bottles and contact New Earth Technologies for a full refund or free repair. New Earth Technologies d.o.o., doing business as Analemma, of Zagreb, Croatia, is recalling Analemma-branded stainless-steel water bottles in black or white with a glass inner liner and screw-on top. The bottles were sold for about $250 each. There have been 20 reports of the glass inner liner breaking, including one oral… [TheTopNews] Read More.17 mins ago - Surgery or shots? Study finds bigger heart health gains with bariatric procedure...
Research suggests weight-loss operations may offer stronger long-term cardiovascular benefits By Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairs May 15, 2026 A new Mayo Clinic study compared bariatric surgery with GLP-1 weight-loss medications in adults with obesity. Both treatments improved cardiovascular health, but surgery was linked to larger reductions in long-term heart disease risk. Researchers say the findings support a more personalized approach to obesity treatment rather than viewing medications and surgery as competing options. For years, bariatric surgery was often seen as a last-resort option for people struggling with obesity. But as newer GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have surged in popularity, doctors and researchers have been taking a closer look at how these treatments compare especially when it comes to long-term health, not just the number on the scale. Now, a new study from Mayo Clinic suggests that while both approaches can improve cardiovascular health, bariatric surgery may provide a greater reduction in long-term heart disease risk. The research, published in the journal Annals of Surgery, focused on adults with obesity and examined how different treatment approaches affected estimated cardiovascular risk over time. "This study reinforces that obesity treatment should be viewed as a strategy to reduce cardiovascular risk, not just body weight," researcher Omar Ghanem, M.D. said in a news release. "It supports a more individualized, patient-centered approach where treatment decisions are based on long-term health impact." The study The researchers analyzed outcomes from 812 adults with obesity who were treated between 2020 and 2023 within a large U.S. health system. Of those participants, 579 underwent metabolic or bariatric surgery, while 233 received GLP-1 receptor agonist medications. Rather than simply measuring pounds lost, investigators looked at changes in estimated cardiovascular disease risk, including both 10-year and lifetime risk calculations. They also tracked changes in body weight after treatment. The study was observational, meaning researchers reviewed real-world patient outcomes instead of assigning participants to treatments in a randomized trial. What the study found According to the findings, both treatments improved cardiovascular risk profiles, but the changes were more substantial among people who underwent surgery. Lifetime cardiovascular risk declined by 8.6% in the surgery group, compared with 1.7% among patients treated with GLP-1 medications. Researchers also found that surgery produced greater overall weight loss. On average, patients who had bariatric surgery lost nearly 28% of their body weight, while those taking… [TheTopNews] Read More.21 mins ago - Severe strokes may greatly raise dementia risk, study findsResearchers say cognitive decline can worsen after major stroke events By Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairs May 15, 2026 A large national study found that dementia risk increased as stroke severity increased. People with the most severe strokes had five times higher odds of developing dementia than those who did not have a stroke. Researchers also found that stroke survivors experienced faster declines in memory, thinking skills, and executive function over time. A new study from researchers at Michigan Medicine suggests that the severity of a stroke may play a major role in long-term brain health. According to findings published in JAMA Network Open, people who experience more severe strokes appear to face a much greater risk of cognitive decline and dementia in the years that follow. Stroke severity strongly affects thinking and memory after stroke, senior author Deborah A. Levine, M.D., M.P.H., said in a news release. Our findings highlight the need to closely monitor cognition and aggressively treat dementia risk factors in all stroke survivors, especially those with severe strokes. The study To conduct the study, researchers analyzed health data from more than 42,000 adults in the United States, including roughly 1,500 stroke survivors. Participants came from three large long-term research cohorts and were followed for as long as 30 years. The study focused specifically on ischemic strokes, which occur when blood flow to the brain is blocked. The research team examined how stroke severity related to later changes in cognitive performance and dementia diagnoses. They evaluated several aspects of cognition, including memory, executive function, and overall mental performance. Stroke severity was categorized from minor to severe, allowing researchers to compare outcomes across different levels of impairment. Researchers also accounted for a variety of factors that could affect brain health, including age and other health conditions. According to the study authors, this helped them better isolate the relationship between stroke severity and long-term cognitive decline. The investigation was observational, meaning it identified associations rather than proving that strokes directly caused dementia. The results The results showed a clear pattern: dementia risk rose alongside stroke severity. Compared with people who did not experience a stroke, dementia risk was about twice as high after a minor stroke, roughly three times higher after a moderate stroke, and five times higher after a severe stroke. Stroke survivors also showed faster declines in thinking abilities… [TheTopNews] Read More.22 mins ago
- Study finds drinking 2–3 cups of coffee a day may help lower dementia riskYour daily coffee habit may be doing more than waking you up By Kyle James of ConsumerAffairs May 13, 2026 A new long-term study found that drinking two to threecups of caffeinated coffee daily was linked to a lower risk of dementia. Researchers say caffeine and antioxidants in coffee may help protect brain health as people age. Experts say moderate coffee intake may help brain health, but not to neglect the most important factors which include exercise, sleep, and a healthy diet. Coffee lovers just got another reason to pour themselves a second cup every morning. A new study from researchers affiliated with Harvard University, Mass General Brigham, and the Broad Institute found that drinking two to three cups of caffeinated coffee per day was linked to a lower risk of dementia and slower cognitive decline. The study, published in JAMA, followed more than 130,000 people for up to 43 years, making it one of the larger long-term studies to examine the connection between caffeine and brain health. Researchers found that participants with the highest intake of caffeinated coffee had an 18% lower risk of developing dementia compared to people who drank little or no caffeinated coffee. Tea drinkers also saw similar cognitive benefits. Interestingly, decaf coffee doesnt do anything to help with your brain health. Its the caffeine itself that may actually play an important role. The 'sweet spot'appears to be moderate coffee intake The strongest benefits appeared among people who drank: Two to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily Or one to two cups of tea daily Researchers emphasized that more is not necessarily better, but they also did not find evidence that heavy caffeine intake harmed cognitive health in the study. Thats important because many people still worry that coffee may negatively impact long-term health. Why researchers think coffee may help Coffee and tea contain compounds called polyphenols, along with caffeine. Researchers believe that both of these may help: Reduce inflammation Lower cellular damage Protect brain function as people age Scientists say these compounds may help slow some of the biological processes associated with cognitive decline and dementia. Still, researchers cautioned that coffee is not a magic bullet. The studys lead authors stressed that the protective effect was relatively modest and should be viewed as one piece of a much larger brain-health puzzle. What… [TheTopNews] Read More.41 mins ago
- Many graduates are financially unprepared for how fast bad credit can hurt themCredit card mistakes are hitting new grads early By Kyle James of ConsumerAffairs May 15, 2026 Many recent grads are entering the real world without really understanding how quickly bad credit can make their lives more expensive. It doesn'ttake much, either. A missed payment, a maxed-out card, or relying too much on credit cards can snowball pretty quickly into a financial problem. Having good credit early on can make life easier (and cheaper) when it comes to renting an apartment orgetting a car loan. Graduation season is full of big milestones. Landing your first real job. Moving into your first apartment. Having to buy furniture you suddenly realize is ridiculously expensive. And for many young adults, opening a first credit card. But the problem is a lot of new grads are entering adulthood without fully understanding how credit actually works. New survey data from Citi found that 50% of Americans say they only learned how to manage credit after getting their first credit card, while another 36% said they learned through trial and error. Even more surprising, only 11% could correctly identify all the factors that impact a credit score. A strong credit score can help young adults qualify for apartments, secure better loan rates, and eventually save thousands of dollars over time. Meanwhile, poor credit habits developed early-on can linger for years and become very expensive mistakes. And unfortunately, many grads dont realize theyre damaging their credit until after the damage is already done. Why new grads often struggle with credit A lot of young adults understand basic budgeting, but not concepts like credit utilization, interest compounding, payment history, or how minimum payments actually work. Credit cards also create a dangerous psychological trap, because the spending doesnt feel immediately painful in the same way spending cash does. Thats especially risky right now as many recent graduates are entering a tough economic environment filled with high rent prices, student loans, rising living costs, and a competitive job market. Because of these factors, it becomes very easy to lean on credit cards to bridge any financial gaps. The biggest mistake many young adults make One of the most common mistakes new grads make is treating a credit limit like available spending money instead of borrowed money that must be repaid within 30 days. Experts recommend keeping credit card balances low and paying… [TheTopNews] Read More.51 mins ago
- Walmart to Pay $230K in Illinois Disability Hiring Discrimination Settlement
Walmart agreed to pay $230,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability hiring discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced. According to the EEOC’s suit, a deaf applicant applied online for … [TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago
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