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Last week, we explained the Food and Drug Administration’s stance on the cyber security of medical devices.  But with a report to Congress on the dangers of hacking now in, the agency is attempting to get device makers and hospital administrators alike to do what they can to ensure safety. The FDA points out that… read more

Last week, hopes for the passage of a ban on even hands-free texting and cellphone usage while driving in California were squashed when support for the bill eroded.  The measure was brought in front of the Appropriations Committee of the state Assembly, at which point three persons who had theretofore been in favor of such… read more

Around 34,000 infant bath seats under the Idea Baby brand are being recalled by Buy Buy Baby because they fail to meet benchmarks laid out by the federal government regarding stability.  The items are intended for kids between the ages of five and ten months and were imported into the country by the Union, New… read more

The Salt Lake City, Utah-based Easton Technical Products has announced the recall of four sizes of Easton Axis arrows.  22,500 arrows in total are thought to be affected by the recall, and each would have been available from various sporting goods stores between this past February and May.  When someone looses one of these carbon… read more

Yesterday, we spoke briefly about the danger posed by snakes and what you could do to protect yourself from harm.  But with the California Poison Control Center estimating that 800 bites take place every single year, the subject is ripe for further expansion.  Thus, we thought we’d direct you toward some safety advice provided by… read more

At a recent conference, a researcher from the United Kingdom-based MIRA voiced his concerns about the proliferation of apps that have the potential to distract drivers from their immediate environment, and his opinion is likely shared by anyone who has seen a driver looking down at their phone rather than focusing on the road. He… read more

If you’re ever forced to pull over to the side of a road because of a mechanical issue with your vehicle, it’s imperative that you know what to do to encourage safety.  Not only should your vehicle be parked along the shoulder and out of the way of incoming traffic, but you also have to… read more

In an attempt to kill insects drawn to buses by the food left behind by passengers, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority regularly sprays Los Angeles County buses with pesticides.  But are these same chemicals making the drivers of the buses and perhaps even the passengers ill? That’s what has been alleged by a group of at… read more

A new book from the Chief of Infectious Disease at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia attempts to make consumers more aware of the dangers of alternative medicine and dietary supplements.  The author wrote “Do You Believe in Magic?  The Sense and Nonsense of Alternative Medicine” so that people could begin to understand that regulation of alternative… read more

A Russian company has developed a motorcycle helmet that seeks to dramatically improve safety for riders.  Known as LiveMap, the device features a series of directional and informational feeds displayed directly on the rider’s visor.  In this manner, the rider is able to see a map of the area along with their current path, and… read more

A Hayward, California-based company is recalling 92 shower stools because of an issue that could compromise safety.  Importer Taymor Industries announced the recall, which affects teak shower stools with a model number of 02D8092 that were sold online and in a Hammacher Schlemmer New York City store.  The stools’ wooden seats are in danger of… read more

If you noticed an increase in the number of motorcyclists on the road today, you’re not imagining things.  Today was Ride to Work Day, an event that invites motorcyclists to do just that in order to spread awareness about the importance of safety, visibility, and sharing the road.  To help commemorate the event, the AAA… read more