2012

Florida has been plagued with safety issues in terms of the number of bicyclists and pedestrians involved in accidents.  However, many communities are in the process of trying to change that reputation, and one of those areas is Tampa Bay. The city plans to host thousands of bicyclists in the downtown area as part of… read more

A new article discusses a familiar threat:  the danger of texting while driving, especially among teenagers.  Parents might be fed up with this behavior among their teens who have recently begun to take to the roads in an automobile, but thankfully, a series of tips are offered to help parents ensure their kids’ driving behavior… read more

Lixivaptan will not be approved until the Food and Drug Administration is able to see more data in regards to the drug.  Cornerstone Therapeutics is the company behind the drug, which is meant to treat a condition known as hyponatremia.  This condition is what happens when a person’s blood does not have enough sodium.  An… read more

Getting the power back on in the wake of Hurricane Sandy has become a serious issue throughout those areas that were hit the worst.  Further compromising matters was the fact that some 911 operations also had their electricity knocked out.  As of now, that’s no longer an issue, but safety concerns remain as officials try… read more

There are numerous ways to encourage people to turn to bicycles, including the installation of bike lanes and other infrastructure that promotes safety and saves commuters money.  Could heat in the winter months be next?  In the Netherlands, a country renowned for its efforts to create a bicycle-friendly reputation, officials plan to install heating pipes… read more

Thousands if not millions of insurance claims are going to be filed on the heels of Hurricane Sandy.  People returning to their homes will be confronted with huge amounts of damage, and these people will no doubt be hoping to obtain the necessary funds that they are entitled to as insurance holders.  But as we… read more

Beginning today, anyone who drives above the speed limit mandated in construction zones throughout the Canadian province of Saskatchewan could find themselves on the receiving end of a steep citation.  A new law increased such fines to $210 at the minimum, but if the driver is going faster than 90 kilometers an hour, up to… read more

The danger posed by utilizing a cellphone behind the wheel of an automobile was made apparent recently to students in Eskridge, Kansas.  A mock crash site was set up at local Mission Valley High School.  Four teens were chosen to act like victims of the crash, and emergency personnel conducted what would typically be their… read more

A sweeping new bill that could radically alter the way that drugs are approved and inspected by the Food and Drug Administration only needs the President’s signature to officially become law. The United States Senate approved the FDA bill almost unanimously, with only four members voting in disagreement with the law.  There are two main… read more

We hate to sound like we’re beating the same drum over and over again, but Hurricane Sandy has provided some stark lessons in safety that we feel anyone would be wise to take to heart whenever disaster strikes in their area.  In this instance, Consumer Reports is warning about the potential danger posed when charity-minded… read more

The threat of a fire has reared its head once again, this time in conjunction with the usage of a certain set of lawnmowers. The recall pertains to yellow Hustler lawn mowers and red BigDog lawn mowers.  Riding, zero turn riding, and walking lawn mowers are encompassed within the recall which was announced by the… read more

Three different gluten free baking items have been recalled by the Rochester, New York-based Wegmans Food Markets.  Chocolate Cake Mix, as well as All Purpose Baking Mix and Free Honey Cornbread Mix of the Food You Feel Good About brand have been recalled because of their potential to pose an allergy threat to those persons… read more