2013

PBS’s Frontline series has released a shocking new exposé on the often sorry state of assisted living facilities across the country.  The series involves a number of articles available on the web under the banner “Life and Death in Assisted Living.”  In those stories, reporters uncover multiple instances of shortsighted, inattentive, and borderline abusive care at various… read more

Goodwill Industries has been forced to shut down two of its warehouses in Northern California over concerns that bedbugs may have infested at least part of the facilities.  Goodwill may end up having to throw out numerous goods that were donated to them. The problem was uncovered Monday, when dogs trained to sniff out bed… read more

Kids are going to head back to school soon, which is why a new report has arrived focused on preventing injuries among children on their way to class.  The article highlights the damage that can be done on the back of a bicycle and when a backpack becomes too heavy for a child. First, children… read more

The Food Safety and Inspection Service has released a series of tips geared toward those persons in the path of Tropical Storm Flossie.  The thought is that those who lose electricity will need to keep their foods fresh and safe as long as possible, and even if you’re not affected by the storm, the advice… read more

The Salt Lake City, Utah-based Be Amazing! Toys has announced the recall of Super Star Science! and Monster Science Colossal Water Balls.  These products are composed of polymer balls that can take on water and blow up to 400 times larger than they are when in the package.  Unfortunately, if a child were to swallow… read more

The director of such movies as “Grizzly Man” and “Rescue Dawn” is attempting to get the word out about the importance of refraining from texting while at the wheel of a vehicle.  After first directing a Public Service Announcement for AT & T’s high profile It Can Wait campaign, he has decided that he could… read more

Yesterday, we explained the steps that the Nevada Highway Patrol is taking in order to ensure the safety of Interstate 15, and in that story, the California Highway Patrol hinted that they would be stepping up their own enforcement efforts along that stretch of road.  Now, that has apparently become a reality, with the CHP… read more

Those thinking about getting plastic surgery must make sure they’re taking the steps necessary to protect themselves from a botched operation.  The doctor overseeing the procedure must be capable of safely conducting it, and patients themselves should take an active role in choosing the right facility.  A new report out of San Francisco outlines some… read more

The drive on Interstate 15 through Nevada is familiar to any Los Angeles citizens who have traveled to Las Vegas for a long weekend.  Those same drivers will also be able to attest to some of the aggressive tactics that take place on this stretch of road, with many people attempting to speed back to… read more

Police in the city of Manhattan Beach are attempting to reduce instances of pedestrians being struck in the streets.  They recently conducted an operation that sought to improve the safety of pedestrians, cracking down on drivers and pedestrians alike for committing actions that could contribute to a vehicle strike.  21 tickets were handed out in… read more

On the heels of a Canadian train derailment that led to the deaths of 47 people, a report has come out which looks at the fight between rail industry groups and the current administration.  The administration wants to adopt new rules that would retrofit certain railcars with safety measures that would prevent a breach in… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is affixing a new warning label to an anti-malaria medication called mefloquine hydrochloride.  Previously going by the name Lariam, the product can lead the user to experience psychiatric or neurologic issues.  For instance, the user could face anxiety, hallucinations, depression, ear ringing, or dizziness accompanied by balance issues.  Unfortunately, this… read more