Matrixx Corp., the makers of Zicam nasal spray, denied the allegations that their product caused a permanent loss of smell when taken by consumers. This denial came after settling multiple…
The Virginian-Pilot wrote about military members recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) due to battle-related injuries…and car accidents. In a Navy/Military area such as Hampton Roads,…
Last week, a good friend of mine when out to her car in the early morning to retrieve her laptop and some work files from the trunk of her car. When she got there, she immediately realized that…
The FDA announced consumers should avoid the nasal spray Zicam due to the risk of permanent loss of smell. 130 people have reported losing their sense of smell after using Zicam products since…
We’ve all heard the three rules of real estate: location, location, location! It’s no wonder that homes on waterfront property or those nestled beside pristine golf courses sell for…
Medical errors are a leading cause of death and injury, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. A recent report by the Institute of Medicine estimates that roughly 44,000 to…
An inexcusable act occurred at the Chesapeake Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mark S. Albright, a licensed nurse working at the facility on the 600 block of Kingsborough Square in Chesapeake,…
Schools in Newport News, Virginia (VA) recently reported three cases of the H1N1 virus, commonly referred to as Swine Flu. The schools in question include Richneck Elementary on Tyner Drive and Mary…
Doctors conducting medical evaluations or exams for medical-legal or forensic purposes are usually careful to place in the consent form that they are not providing actual medical care. These…
The FDA urged people to stop taking the popular weight loss product Hydroxycut due to a link with liver damage and one death, according to The Virginian-Pilot. You should also be on the lookout for…
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board held a news conference Wednesday to release its final report on the Nov. 12 tank collapse at Allied Terminals. They concluded that the collapse of a liquid fertilizer…
Jacqueline Yarborough of Hampton, Virginia (VA) and Marion Benson of Chesapeake, Virginia (VA), were involved in a serious car accident on May 28, 2009 and had to be airlifted to the hospital from…