2014

In recent months, the results of multiple studies of testosterone medications have shown that these drugs are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke. In February 2014, the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to add a “black box” warning to the labels for… read more

In the United States, many people are looking forward to the long weekend afforded by President’s Day.  In Canada, though, citizens will be off work for Family Day.  A new report has been issued by the Insurance Bureau of Canada offering safety tips that anyone using the day off to spend outdoors with family could… read more

The danger posed by intoxicated driving simply cannot be underestimated.  Anyone who  gets behind the wheel after they’ve consumed alcohol is putting themselves, the other occupants of the automobile, and everyone they share the road with in danger. For a long time, there was no way to impede drunk driving other than to raise awareness… read more

A couple weeks ago, the Food and Drug Administration announced its intention to revisit testosterone supplement therapy.  This was due to recent research that called into question whether or not the users of such products could be susceptible to heightened injury risks in the form of heart issues.  Persons who use these products in order… read more

Earlier this week, a recall of car seats from Graco caught the eye of the media due to the immense size of the announcement.  The recall pertains to nearly 3.8 million seats of various models, all of which could possibly suffer from an issue that prevents the proper unbuckling of the child from the seat. … read more

The potential presence of Phenolphthalein has prompted the recall of a product called Reduce Weight Fruta Planta by the Florida-based MyNicKnaxs.  This ingredient, which is not related by the label, is considered a carcinogen and the marketing of it is thus not allowed within the United States.  The substance used to be readily available in… read more

A California Senator has proposed a bill that attempts to make the state the first ever to impose warnings about health repercussions on sodas.  If passed, all sugary beverages that reach a certain calorie threshold would be affixed with statements relating how the consumption of such drinks could lead individuals to suffer various health issues,… read more

A new report from USA Today that highlights the continued danger posed by distracted driving was prompted by recent research that delves into the psychology of teens who have just obtained their driver’s licenses.  That research, which hails from the Transportation Institute of Virginia Tech, showed that teens tend to overestimate their abilities in the… read more

With Valentine’s Day nearly here, the San Diego branch of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a guide to staying safe on online dating sites.  In it, they explore some of the scams that people may try to pull off on these sites and basic social media channels.  You’ll want to heed the tips… read more

Numerous types of vehicles are being recalled by Toyota for two separate issues, either of which could lead to a crash if a driver is not expecting certain functions of the vehicle to suddenly be turned off.  Consumer Reports explores the dual recalls, which are both related to software problems, in a new report. Even… read more

We’ve talked before about the danger that could be posed on the road if drivers are unable to secure the proper amount of sleep on a regular basis.  Reaction times are diminished considerably when adequate rest isn’t achieved, and judgment can also be compromised.  Either of these things could contribute to an injurious or even… read more

Many homes across the country are now chockful of televisions.  Wheres the television used to be the focal point of the living room, the relative low cost of even flat screen models compared to years past means that it’s not uncommon to see a screen in every room of the home. This can be dangerous… read more