With distracted driving becoming more and more prevalent, especially as concerns texting while behind the wheel of an automobile, phone manufacturers and software makers have done what they can to come up with apps that can curb the dangerous practice.  But as a new report illustrates, such technology has its limitations. One of those first… read more

With awareness about the dangers of cigarettes more rampant than ever before, many people are increasingly turning to electronic cigarettes as a way to wean themselves off of regular tobacco products.  But the Food and Drug Administration isn’t so sure that this is the most healthy way to go about quitting. Electronic cigarettes work by… read more

A new medical device is facing a potential hurdle following a Food and Drug Administration review that called into question the safety of the item. The product in question is the Sapien heart valve manufactured by Edwards Lifesciences Corporation.  The Sapien is intended to be used as an alternative to surgery in order to correct… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is doing what it can to spread the word about child asthma, giving tips on both how to spot telltale signs and how to control the condition once a child has been diagnosed. The number of children diagnosed with asthma has been rising steadily, from 8.9% of children in 2005… read more

A safety demonstration of the latest automobile technology let reporters take a peek at what could possibly be the future of our nation’s highways. The technology being shown off is known as Vehicle to Vehicle Communication, also known as V2V.  It’s something that you may have heard of, especially if you follow this blog regularly. … read more

Women suffering from a certain type of aggressive breast cancer are going to be able to get their hands on new drugs faster than would have previously been possible. That’s because the Food and Drug Administration released a guidance document recently that allows various drug companies to test new drugs on women with a specific… read more

I have another vehicle recall to share with you today, and this one was necessitated due to the discovery that a defect could compromise the driver’s ability to apply the brakes. The recall was announced by UD Trucks North America and concerns UD 3300 Trucks of model years between 2008 and 2010.  The recall affects… read more

A potential fire hazard has caused the recall of yet another vehicle. This time, the vehicle in question is the Kenworth T680, and the recall was announced by Paccar Incorporated, the manufacturer of the vehicle.  Each of the affected vehicles is of the 2013 model year and came equipped with a 76 inch sleeper.  This… read more

A number of vehicles are being recalled because of the fire hazard that a certain component in said vehicles could pose. The recall was announced by Motor Coach Industries and affects the D4000, the D4500, and the D4505 Motor Coaches produced by the company.  The D4000 and the D4500 models affected are of model years… read more

A potential drug shortage may cause some people to not be able to get the drug they want, and force them to settle on a generic version. According to the Food and Drug Administration, vials of a drug known as Boniva are in short supply.  The shortage affects the injectable version of the drug, which… read more

Consumer Reports has issued a safety warning in a category that not many people probably consider:  burns sustained by using sunscreens. Specifically, sunscreens that are applied by way of an aerosol canister are those whose safety has been called into question.  A new report has been making the rounds of news outlets detailing how a… read more

A dietary supplement has been recalled because one of the ingredients in the product could contain salmonella. The recall was announced by the Ferndale, Washington-based Botanical Laboratories, and concerns a product called Digestive 3 in 1 Health.  The recalled item is a liquid dietary supplement available in 16 and 33.8 ounce bottles.  Of the former,… read more