Avoid Thin Ice With a Few Safety Tips for Frozen Bodies of Water
With Christmas in the rearview mirror, many families will turn their attention to engaging in those activities most often associated with winter. Some of those activities, like ice skating and fishing, rely on the formation of ice over bodies of water. For persons taking part in such things, safety should remain paramount, which is why… read more
With South Dakota Texting Ban Awaiting Debate, Mitchell Bides Its Time
South Dakota is experiencing somewhat of an anti-texting while driving Renaissance. Four cities throughout the state have enacted a measure that bans the practice behind the wheel, and the matter is expected to be taken up at the state level during the 2013 legislative session. It’s this reason that the city of Mitchell is not… read more
Warning Issued to Doctors In Regard to SynchroMed Infusion Pumps
Medtronic and the Food and Drug Administration are warning of potential complications that could result when an administrator fails to use the proper drugs in conjunction with the SynchroMed EL and the SynchroMed II Implantable Drug Infusion Pump. These systems, which distribute drugs to a specified portion of a patient’s body, are only to be… read more
Odd Texts May Be a Sign of a Stroke
Autocorrect has led to its share of misunderstandings between people communicating via text. But if autocorrect is not activated, could an incomprehensible text message actually be an early warning sign that an individual has suffered a stroke? That’s the theory posited in new research found in the Archives of Neurology. Doctors with Harvard Medical School… read more
Keep Christmas Safe With a Few Last-Minute Safety Tips
The wait for Christmas is finally over. For kids, it means that it’s finally time to open the gifts that Santa put under the tree, and for parents, it means an end to the constant shopping and planning and food preparing. But to ensure that safety remains paramount, it’s best to keep one’s guard up… read more
Injury Hazard Prompts BMW to Recall 2,385 S 1000 RR Motorcycles
S 1000 RR Motorcycles of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by BMW. 2,385 motorcycles in total are affected by the recall, which was initiated once it was discovered that loosening of the side-stand attachment bolts could occur. This may lead to the stand being dislodged from the motorcycle, causing the unit… read more
Vehicle Maintenance Tips for Travelers Leaving Town For The Holidays
Yesterday, we talked about how Californians traveling to areas of the country affected by snow could stay safe while on the roads. Taking the proper precautions behind the wheel is absolutely essential amid streets that have been compromised by buildups of snow and ice. But one thing we must also consider is that in addition… read more
With a Proliferation of Caffeinated Items, Will the FDA Act Soon?
Recently, there has been an increase in calls for the Food and Drug Administration to regulate caffeine. Recent fatalities which consumers allege occurred in conjunction with energy drinks have ensured that these calls have gotten louder in the past couple months, and the FDA will have a decision to make in the near future. A… read more
Obscured Vision Risk Leads GM to Recall Canyon and Colorado Vehicles
A wide-ranging automobile recall has been issued by General Motors for a problem that could compromise safety during your holiday travels. Be sure to educate yourself if you or someone you know owns one of these vehicles. The recall affects Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon automobiles of the 2010 through 2012 model years that were… read more
E-Hailing Ride Share Services Making Strides Toward Legitimacy
The state of California is set to consider new rules that could change the way regulators perceive e-hailing services and the safety of such. The proliferation of such services has been ongoing every since smartphones and tablets have become a part of our daily lives. Uber, SideCar, Lyft and other services like them work by… read more
Lakewood, Ohio Could Pass Stricter Texting Ban in January
The City Council of Lakewood, Ohio will soon meet to consider whether or not the current texting and driving ban on the books should be strengthened. At the moment, enforcement of the law is difficult because an offense is secondary and an officer must distinctly prove that the individual is texting. In January, though, a… read more
Aspergillus Contamination Prompts Recall of PAPYRUS Miniature Tree
The potential presence of mold has prompted the recall of a decorative PAPYRUS Signature Collection tree. 455 of these 17 inch, red and gold trees with a UPC of 9000165441 are affected by the recall throughout the United States, with an additional 75 residing in Canada. The Fairfield, California-based Schurman Retail Group announced the recall,… read more
