According to news sources, safety concerns regarding the drug Pradaxa have led The Food and Drug Administration to caution healthcare providers about the safety of the drug after a large scale clinical trial found “serious bleeding events” related to the drug. The FDA is currently in the process of attempting to identify if the drug… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued that could affect about 128,616 Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion vehicles which may be equipped with faulty wheel studs that could potentially lead to the separation of the wheels from the vehicle and increase the risk of collision as a result. The company, Ford, has issued… read more

According to news sources, about 3,600 boxes of Almost Clusters have been recalled since they may contain undeclared peanuts, posing a significant risk of severe or life-threatening allergy reactions for people with a particular allergic sensitivity towards peanuts. The company, See’s Candies, Inc, has announced the voluntary recall of its 8 ounce Almond Clusters after… read more

News sources reported that a luxury helicopter tour of the Las Vegas Sunset Strip and Hoover Dam crashed into a mountainside Wednesday evening, taking the lives of the pilot and four passengers near Lake Mead. The tour was operated by Sundance helicopters in Las Vegas. According to National Park Service spokesman Andrew Munoz, the accident… read more

According to news sources, road traffic fatalities relating to trucks have increased in 2010 for the first time since 2005, a new study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has found. The situation is a stark contrast to other statistics released by the NHTSA in the same study, which found that overall road… read more

According to news sources, a new study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has found that road traffic fatalities in 2010 decreased significantly to historic lows of 1.10 per 100 million vehicle miles. Advances in safety technologies and increased police enforcement are contributed to helping bring down the numbers. The conclusions of… read more

According to news sources, about 2,300 Children’s Henley Pima Cotton Pajamas have been recalled due to failure to meet federal flammability standards and therefore posing a burn hazard to children. The company, Bliss Collection LLC, has announced the voluntary recall in cooperation with The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission after it was found that the… read more

According to news sources, the Missouri Older Driver Safety week is already underway, recognizing the fact that increasing numbers of elder citizens and taking onto the roadways and staying equally active during retirement years. The city has already taken numerous measures to ensure safety on the roadway for older drivers while actively making effective improvements… read more

According to news sources, a new study released by the National Traffic Safety Administration Thursday claims that there was a significant increase in the amount of drivers that texted or sent emails while behind the wheel despite efforts by states across the country to reign in on the practice. The study employed multiple methods to… read more

According to news sources, Minneapolis is currently in the process of actively expanding its existing bicycle infrastructure while simultaneously taking on the precarious issue of cycling safety in a busy metropolis area with an aggressive city campaign to educate motorists and cyclists alike. The expansion of the city’s cycling infrastructure will entail a multi-million dollar… read more

According to news sources, 2011 Precedent Golf Cars are being recalled after it was found that they have a faulty fuel tank seam which can separate and result in a fuel leak, potentially causing a fire hazard. The company, Club Car LLC, announced the voluntary recall in cooperation with the CPSC after reports relating to… read more

According to news sources, about 126,000 Honda Goldwing motorcycles are being recalled due to issues related to the master cylinders of the secondary brakes which cause the rear brakes to get stuck, therefore posing an increased collision risk. The voluntary recall was initiated in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after it was… read more