Four Dog Attacks in Half Hour Prompt Search in Nassau County, NY
Tuesday evening saw officials with the Nassau County, New York Police Department going door to door in a bid to find two dogs thought to be responsible for a series of attacks that left four local residents injured. It all started Tuesday night at around 6:30 pm, when a teenager was reportedly attacked by the… read more
Evidence Against DePuy Piles Up During All-Metal Hip Implant Trial
New evidence continues to show a disconcerting lack of concern on the part of DePuy in regards to the safety of their ASR metal on metal hip implant. Our own Brian Panish recently questioned a marketing executive with the company during California state court proceedings, and the line of questioning brought some interesting documentation to… read more
Don’t Make Yourself a Target For Burglary
We like to think that the country is comprised entirely of upstanding citizens who wouldn’t think twice about lending a helping hand in a time of need. And although this is largely the case, there are also a small number of people who prey on those trustworthy individuals for their own selfish benefit. To help… read more
Driving Safety Tips Attempt to Get You to Your Destination Safely
With distracted driving more prevalent than ever, it’s up to drivers to take the proper precautions to avoid disaster. You might be one of the safest drivers on the road, but that doesn’t mean that everybody else will be. You have to take additional precautions in order to protect yourself, and thus a report out… read more
Oregon May Ratchet Up Penalties For Texting While Driving
Numerous states are considering laws that would ban the act of texting and driving. But those aren’t the only measures designed to improve safety being considered. Some states that already have texting bans on the books are exploring new laws that would place additional punishments on those who fail to refrain from texting even when… read more
Laceration Threat Prompts Recall of 7,200 Beamerzzz Stuffed Animals
A series of items that were only sold at Cabela’s are being recalled because of the potential danger they could pose to the children they are intended for. If you’ve bought your child one of the following stuffed animals, then be sure you adhere to the directives of the recall. The Tulatin, Oregon-based Purr-Fection by… read more
Report on Dangers of Falsified Drugs Gains Support of FDA Commissioner
The Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration appears to be pleased with a recent report put together by the Institute of Medicine. “Countering the Problem of Falsified and Substandard Drugs” attempted to bring to light just how dangerous that issue is, and it also offered recommendations that could be followed by regulators in order… read more
Organic Baby Spinach Recalled Over Possible E. coli Contamination
A company based in Salinas has recalled a variety of spinach products because they may suffer from a possible Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli contamination. The E. coli threat affects Organic Baby Spinach products produced by Taylor Farms Retail. Five different brands are affected, but Taylor Farms Organic, Simple Truth Organic, and Full Circle Organic were those… read more
Missouri May Expand the Reach of Its Texting and Driving Ban
The state of Missouri is considering a measure that would expand its current ban on texting and driving. At the moment, Missouri only curtails the practice for those vehicle operators who are younger than 21 years of age. A bill introduced in the House would change that, outlawing the practice of texting and driving for… read more
FMCSA Provides Motorcoach Safety Tips In The Wake of Tragedy
Anyone planning a trip on a tour bus in the near future should make themselves aware of a recent tragedy and then consult some important tips from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration branch of the Department of Transportation before booking. The sad incident in which eight people were killed has led to the FMCSA… read more
Florida Texters Could Soon Face Vehicular Homicide Charges
Florida legislators are in the process of figuring out whether or not the time is ripe to approve a ban on texting at the wheel. But in addition to that potential measure, two other lawmakers, a Senator and a State Representative, want to make sure that people understand that there will be repercussions should an… read more
Coroner Cites Extreme Coke Consumption as Factor in Woman’s Death
Did heightened amounts of caffeine and sugar stemming from the consumption of the most popular soft drink in the world contribute to the death of a New Zealand woman? One coroner believes that it could at least be considered a factor. Three years ago, the aforementioned mother of eight died after going into cardiac arrest. … read more
