Parents, this is a story you should read, especially if you’re using an older or used crib. The Wall Street Journal (4/19, Beck) reported that, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, puffy bumpers, bedding, and stuffed animals all pose suffocation hazards to infants less than 12 months old. … Read more
Parents, you may never get your kids to listen to this, but please try. A study in the journal Pediatrics (Story in USA Today), found that frequent alcohol consumption by teenage girls may increase the chances that they will develop non-cancerous breast disease in their 20s and possibly breast cancer later in life. Girls who … Read more
This is good news for food safety, but it’s unfortunate it came too late to prevent the salmonella outbreak. The AP (8/13, Freking) reports, “A bipartisan group of senators said Thursday they have reached agreement on legislation designed to enhance the safety of the nation’s food supply,” which “would give the Food and Drug … Read more
ABC World News (7/14, story 5, 0:25, Sawyer) reported, “A surprise decision on Avandia [rosiglitazone]. Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration recommended keeping Avandia on the market,” although most “advisers did recommend stricter warning labels and the FDA will now decide which course to take.” The New York Times (7/15, A1, Harris) reports … Read more
If you’ve ever been hurt at work, then you know how bad it can be. Lost work, lost wages and doctor bills – it all adds up fast. You need good medical care. You need your bills paid. What you do after you get hurt is as important as how you got hurt in the … Read more
It’s spring. You’re looking forward to getting on the road. But, what happens if you’re in an accident? You may be the safest rider in the world, but what about the other guy? Who will pay your bills if you get hurt? Buying motorcycle insurance can be tricky. The rules are different state to state … Read more
Have you seen the news? Toyota took the extraordinary step Tuesday of suspending the manufacture and sale of eight of its most popular models because of an unresolved issue over defective accelerators. The Japanese automaker told its dealers to temporarily stop selling the RAV4, Highlander and Sequoia sport-utility vehicles; Corolla, Camry and Avalon cars; … Read more
If you have a dog, keep this in mind when you go to the grocery store. ML The AP (1/15) reports, “Consumers should not use certain beef dog treats distributed by Merrick Pet Care because the pet food might be contaminated with salmonella, health authorities warned on Thursday.” Although “no illnesses linked to” Merrick … Read more
The New York Times reports, a study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute indicated that when drivers texted, their chances of crashing was 23 times higher than when not texting. Read More
July 16, 2009 The Associated Press reports, the Food and Drug Administration is investigating results from a study that indicate the asthma drug Xolair can cause heart attacks, strokes, and other potentially fatal side effects. Read More
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