Did FDA Panel Decide to Keep Yaz on the Market?

The long-awaited Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel discussion on Yaz took place in December. Experts weighed in on studies and statistics linking the Yaz birth control pill to blood clots, strokes and even death in women. You have no doubt heard of the thousands of lawsuits in courts across the country accusing the manufacturer, […]

What Caused the Deadly Tour Helicopter Crash in Nevada?

What was supposed to be a sightseeing tour of the Hoover Dam in Nevada by helicopter proved fatal for four passengers in Nevada in December. The helicopter crashed into a canyon, killing four passengers and the pilot. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Sundance Helicopters of Las Vegas owned and operated the helicopter. […]

Is December More Deadly on the Roads?

Like most people this time of the year, you are likely caught up in the holiday rush of shopping and parties. The rush of getting from one place to another can mean that drivers are more careless behind the wheel. The office parties can also mean that there are more impaired drivers on the road […]

Are Forceps-Assisted Childbirths Safe?

A recent study at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine revealed promising results for forceps-assisted childbirths, once feared as dangerous to the baby’s health. The study examined over 400,000 first time childbirths and found that babies delivered with forceps were 45 percent less likely to experience a seizure when compared to deliveries with C-Sections and vacuums. […]

Defective Prescription Drug Costs Manufacturer a $150 Million Fine

A pharmaceutical drug manufacturer recently pled guilty to making defective drugs, and now the company is paying excessively for it. In a settlement with the Justice Department, Pharmco Puerto Rico Inc., will pay a $150 million criminal fine in addition to civil settlements totaling about $600 million. Pharmco Puerto Rico is a subsidiary of GlaxoSmithKline. […]

What is the “Hybrid Creep”?

They are great for the environment, but are hybrid cars dangerous for pedestrians? It seems that the batteries in the vehicles are so quiet that pedestrians cannot hear them, resulting in deadly accidents. Some researchers call it the “hybrid creep.” As seen at the huffingtonpost.com, a recent government report said that hybrid cars are twice […]

Why did a Recent Study Rank Florida as the Worst State for Pedestrians?

Florida is a haven for winter migrants, but a recent survey named the Sunshine State as the most dangerous for pedestrians. It seems the heavy traffic, wide roads and low number of crosswalks and traffic lights makes conditions ripe for pedestrian accidents. Transportation for Americans conducted the survey and named four Florida areas as the […]

Fire Breaks Out in Operating Room and Burns Patient’s Face

She went in for routine surgery and now she is in serious condition after her face caught fire on the operating table. The 29-year-old Florida woman went to North Okaloosa Medical Center in Florida because doctors were going to remove some cysts from her head. During the surgery, a fire broke out in the operating […]

Take these iPod Accessories off Your Christmas List

If you love your Apple products as we do, you should take note of this two product recalls by the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC). Battery cases for the iPhone 3G/3GS and the iPod Touch are prone to overheating and are a fire hazard, according to the agency. Rocketfish manufacturers the iPhone 3G/3GS battery case, […]

Your Child Can Drown in a Few Inches of Water

Florida residents are fortunate in that the pool season never ends. However, it also means that the risk of drowning for children is also year around. According to the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CSPC), drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4. Drowning deaths are not just limited to […]