A recent report by Bloomberg revealed that the medical device giant, Stryker Corp., will stop selling three versions of its Neptune Waste Management System after two people were…
Next time you head to the doctors for that routine checkup, you may want to think twice. Research over the last few decades has shown that the annual physical is not only pointless, but…
Car owners who have had their airbags replaced within the last three years may have had counterfeit airbags installed, which could pose a potentially dangerous and fatal threat to those…
What Happened: 80,000 Sharper Image USB Wall chargers are being recalled. The chargers can overheat and smoke, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The manufacturer has received 13…
Informed consent refers to a doctor giving the patient information about a medical treatment and said patient agreeing to it. The patient has the right to determine what is and isn’t done…
What Happened: One recent report lists a variety of measures parents can employ to reduce safety risks associated with the use of gear for their children. The following are some important…
It will come as welcome news to many parents that as Norfolk, Virginia high school football season begins in earnest, the dangers associated with head injuries are increasingly prominent. The new…
Toymakers are constantly coming up with new ideas for fun toys that children insist they must have. Unfortunately, what may seem like a good idea in the research and production stages may not…
August was not a good month for infant and toddler seats. About 4 million Bumbo Baby Seats were recalled—for the second time—due to a fall hazard and reports of at least 84 injuries….
A commonly used type of rail tanker has been allowed to transport hazardous materials across the country despite a the presence of a serious design defect. In fact, the flaw all but…
As a parent, your child’s safety is of utmost concern, and any product that you purchase for your child should be thoroughly researched and considered prior to use. The Bumbo Baby seat, as…
We all know what it’s like to feel a little bit of work “burn out”. Regardless of your chosen profession, if you’ve had to work long hours and a grueling schedule,…