A recent study from the University of Nebraska Medical Center indicates that distracted drivers are to blame for more and more fatal bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Between 2005 and 2010, bicycle deaths related to distracted driving went up by...
Implanted Heart Pump Raises Concerns about Dangerous Blood Clotting
A study published November 2013 in the New England Journal of Medicine finds a link between the HeartMate II, an implanted heart pump, and blood clotting problems. It’s generally used for patients with weakened hearts who aren’t candidates...
New Report Highlights Potentially Dangerous Toys: Be Aware of Possible Hazards
Anyone whose holiday shopping list includes toys for children should be on the alert for potential hazards. The annual Trouble in Toyland report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) highlights some common hazards and warns...