Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a serious concern in the United States. Billions of dollars are spent every year on treating hospital-acquired infections, and approximately 100,000 deaths occur every year from what are mostly preventable...
Consumer Advocates Push FDA for Black Box Warning on Testosterone Drugs
A consumer advocacy group, Public Citizen, is asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to mandate that a new black box warning label be placed on testosterone drugs. This is because of increasing evidence that men are at risk of...
Toyota Issues Second Recall in One Week Because of Faulty Brakes
For the second time in just one week, Toyota has issued another recall. This comes just after a worldwide recall on 1.9 million Prius cars with faulty software that could cause the vehicle to stall suddenly. This latest recall affects...