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Regal and Buick LaCrosse vehicles of the 2012 and 2013 model years and eAssist-equipped Chevy Malibu Eco vehicles of the 2013 model year have been recalled by General Motors because of the potentially improper functioning of the Generator Control Module.  This could cause the battery to lose power over time, prompting the malfunction light on… read more

The dawn of summer heralds a time of backyard barbeques and increased usage of swing sets and kiddie pools.  But this time spent outdoors also means that certain hazards are going to make themselves known.  As Consumer Reports illustrates in a new report, these threats are nothing to take lightly, and there are certain steps… read more

Much research has been focused on the consequences of texting while driving and indeed any cellphone usage at the wheel.  But that’s far from the only distraction confronting modern drivers.  In fact, a new study takes a look at how dangerous it can be to drive with an unrestrained pet in the vehicle. The University… read more

This past Saturday, the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies took place in New York, and some of the research that was presented looked at the prevalence of texting and driving among teenagers. Members of the Cohen Children’s Medical Center presented the findings, which analyzed data made available through the Centers for Disease Control… read more

In California, police take cellphone driving violations seriously.  Just last month, agencies across the state partnered to crack down on distracting behavior at the wheel, with numerous tickets handed out to drivers caught texting or talking on their phones.  In California, enforcement is easier because current law bans all handheld cellphone usage, not just texting…. read more

More results are filtering in from the California-wide distracted driving crackdown that took place throughout the month of April.  Police with the city of South San Francisco reportedly issued 343 tickets for distracted driving violations, with many of those citations directed toward persons using their cellphones to either text or talk.  Even though hands-free phone… read more

The threat of a mix up between two medications used for the treatment of breast cancer has prompted the Food and Drug Administration to issue a warning to doctors.  The potential mix-up involves Herceptin and Kadcyla.  Although these items don’t sound like one another, their non-proprietary names are somewhat similar:  Kadcyla is referred to as… read more

More recreational vehicles are being recalled because of a potential issue with their awning.  This time, Jayco announced the recall in regards to White Hawk, Jay Flight, Jay Flight Destination, Jay Flight Bungalow, Jay Flight Swift, Redhawk, Seismic, Octane, Precept, White Hawk, Jay Feather Ultra Lite, Pinnacle, Eagle, Eagle HT, and Eagle Premiere RVs of… read more

With weather warming up, residents across California will soon be taking to swimming pools in greater numbers.  But whether swimming takes place in your own backyard, at a community pool, in the ocean, or some other body of water, safety always needs to be stressed.  With an estimated 3,000 child drowning fatalities taking place on… read more

It may have been a long and winding road, and the ability to truly alter the behavior of citizens may still be up for debate, but after months and even years of fighting, Florida looks to be on the verge of passing its first ever ban on texting and driving. Yesterday, the Senate gave its… read more

We recently brought you word of the announcement by the Food and Drug Administration that they’re going to be more carefully analyzing the impact that a wide range of caffeinated products could have on children.  On the heels of that announcement, the FDA has released a consumer update explaining their thinking and detailing just what… read more

With May’s dual designation as Bicycle Safety and Motorcycle Safety Month, we’re seeing a lot of agencies roll out tips geared toward one of the two conveyances.  Today, we thought we’d relate some bicycle safety tips from the Missouri Highway Patrol. The first thing emphasized is the idea that bikes are required to adhere to… read more