2013

May has been designated as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and the Food and Drug Administration is using the classification as a platform to inform persons suffering from both asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) about an upcoming regulatory deadline that could have an impact on their therapy. By the end of this year,… read more

N-Series trucks of the 2013 model year are being recalled by Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America because of a potential stalling threat posed in the midst of transit.  Slightly fewer than 200 vehicles that contain an automatic transmission could be impacted by the issue, which would find potential dislodging of a transmission retaining ring taking… read more

Texas may not be getting a texting and driving ban anytime soon, but that is not the case in Florida.  Today, the Governor will sign a bill that outlaws texting and driving.  A violation will be considered a secondary offense, meaning that some other infraction must first be committed prior to an officer initiating a… read more

Texting and driving won’t be illegal any time soon in the state of Texas.  Although many proponents thought this would be the year that a ban on the activity obtained the signature of the Governor, the measure has stalled in the state’s Senate Committee on Transportation.  The head of that committee, who previously voted against… read more

We’ve been using this week to bring you advice geared toward ensuring you have a safe Memorial Day weekend.  We’d like to close out the week by doing the same, explaining the steps you can take if you’re to ensure safety before taking a trip with your family.  The advice hails from the Indiana State… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has come out with a news release that seeks to explain their various efforts to help women understand how to maintain a healthy heart.  In addition to making the general audience aware of the resources available, the agency is also explaining the important steps that can be taken to ensure… read more

Might Hollywood have a role to play in curbing distracted driving across the country?  One Harvard official thinks so, and his previous efforts to reduce drunk driving along our nation’s roadways seem to back up his assertions. The director of Harvard’s Center for Health Communication is basing his call to action on work done in… read more

Parents with children of driving age might be worried about the reckless habits their teens might develop while behind the wheel of an automobile this summer.  If you fit that bill, then you might consider talking to your teen about safe driving using the tips offered by GEICO in a new report. The insurance agency… read more

We recently brought you word of the results of California law enforcement officials’ distracted driving crackdown in April, and now further information has been provided.  Although cellphone usage appears to have decreased as a whole, that isn’t the case with texting.  During a previous observation period, only 1.7% of drivers could be described as texting… read more

We’ve discussed pool safety tips in the recent past, but they certainly bear repeating ahead of a long weekend that will find people across California heading out onto the water.  A new report finds various officials in Orange County (Florida) detailing some vital steps to take to ensure safety.  First, make sure that kids are… read more

Cadillac SRX automobiles of the 2013 model year are being recalled by General Motors because of a potential issue with the 18 inch wheels available on these units.  Around 18,871 vehicles might be impacted by the problem, which would revolve around potential loosening of the lug nuts on these wheels.  This can lead the lug… read more

No matter where you go or what you do for Memorial Day, you absolutely must make sure that you’re ensuring safety at every turn.  Whether you’re traveling or inviting guests into your home for a get-together, you could certainly benefit from some of the safety tips included in a new report. Let’s start with the… read more