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People across the country have been glued to their TV sets listening to developments from the story out of Ohio in which a young woman escaped her captor’s residence after being abducted ten years ago.  The incident has served as a reminder to parents of the threat of abduction faced by kids and teens every… read more

Burglary rates tend to jump in the summer if nothing else than because people tend to be out of their homes more often.  There is also a greater chance that windows will be left open when it’s warmer out.  To protect your home from a burglary, consider some of the tips provided by the Police… read more

Many are beginning to recognize the threat posed around the country by distracted driving, but might the danger be greater than we even realize?  That’s what seems to be suggested by the results of a new study released by Nationwide Insurance and the National Safety Council. The study, “Crashes Involving Cell Phones:  Challenges of Collecting… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has learned that one lot of a certain medical product has been stolen from its place of manufacture and thus its sale to healthcare professionals could leave patients at risk of an infection.  The items stolen were Endo GIA Articulating 60-3.5 Surgical Stapler Reloads from Covidien.  One lot carrying the… read more

Results are pouring in from last month’s Distracted Driving Enforcement Operation carried out all across California as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and this time it’s the Newport Beach Police Department sharing their success.  Over the course of April, officers issued 510 tickets to persons caught texting or using a handheld cellphone to… read more

Just under 1,000 Bicycle Forks under the Surly Pugsley brand have been recalled by the Bloomington, Minnesota-based Surly Bikes.  Each of the affected bike forks would have been available online and across the country between May of last year and this past February.  By themselves, they cost $100, but if attached to a bike, said… read more

May seems to be a big month for safety.  In addition to being National Motorcycle Safety Month and National Bicycle Safety Month, the time frame has also been designated as National Water Safety Month.  Which shouldn’t be surprising given the increased emphasis on water-based activities that typically comes along with warm weather during May.  To… read more

Tens of thousands of vehicles are being recalled because of an issue that can be a detriment to safety in the event of a crash. The problem could make itself known when a side frontal collision takes place.  To make sure that your passengers are protected, please heed the recall directives if you own one… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has announced a proposal that has the potential to drastically alter the tanning bed market.  Specifically, the approval process would become more strict and attempts would be made to outline the risks of UV exposure to young people. First, the FDA wants to change tanning beds’ current designation as a… read more

A recent survey shines a light on a particularly disconcerting issue:  the tendency among parents to engage in distracting activities even while transporting children in a motor vehicle. 600 parents were queried as part of the survey, which hails from doctors at the University of Michigan.  Those parents were asked how often they engaged with… read more

The state of Connecticut may soon be taking an interesting approach to cutting down on texting and driving.  Distracted driving, including texting and talking on a cellphone at the wheel, is already illegal within the state, but some feel that more could be done to dissuade drivers from engaging in such behavior.  Lawmakers in the… read more

Presource Kits with a Filter and Anesthesia Circuit that has already been put together prior to distribution are being recalled by Cardinal Health.  Because this component has been assembled already, persons who remove the outer plastic without first taking apart the component could find pieces of plastic wound up stuck in the filter.  As the… read more