2011

According to news sources, a new study at the Dartmouth Children’s Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Center shines the spotlight on dangerous levels of arsenic concentrated in rice by analyzing the arsenic in urine of about 200 pregnant woman. The study suggests a causal link between rice consumption and increased arsenic in urine. There are… read more

According to news sources, a collaborative effort between prosecutors, social workers and police in Salt Lake City is aiming at reducing the rising number of elderly abuse cases. Two men have been recently charged in connection with aggravated abuse cases. In the first case a 48-year-old man was arrested after allegedly depriving his father of… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Krasdale Crispy Oats and Flakes after it was found that the product contained almonds, which were no present on the packaging label and can cause severe or fatal allergic reactions to those with a particular sensitivity towards almonds. The recalled product is made by Krasdale… read more

According to news sources, researchers working on a method to block drivers from texting while driving have been able to utilize a vehicles existing Bluetooth and audio technology to prevent the smart phones from allowing texting while the driver is behind the wheel. Current technology is limited to tracking the GPS signal to determine if… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for the 2011 Nissan Rogue after it was found that some of the vehicles have an incorrectly installed power steering system. About 7,365 vehicles have been included in the recall due to the faulty electronic power steering (EPS) circuit boards. The recall was announced in cooperation… read more

According to news sources, General Motors says that it would consider a recall of its Chevrolet Volt vehicles by buying them back from consumers after reports of the vehicles battery catching on fire in collisions. The news comes amid an ongoing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigation that began on November 25. Three vehicle batteries… read more

According to news sources, Toyota is recalling about 210,000 Sienna vehicles due to issues relating to the mislabeling of the load capacity, resulting in its failure to comply with existing federal requirements. The vehicles included in the recall have a model year 2011 through 2012. The recall was initiated due to failure to comply with… read more

According to news sources, Maine officials announced that the state will now join the national Elder Investment Fraud and Financial Exploitation program in an attempt to prevent cases of elderly fraud in the state. The program will entail training medical professionals to identify cases of mild cognitive impairment in the elderly during their diagnosis and… read more

According to news sources, about 440 Dutailier Group crib units have been recalled due to the drop side of the crib potentially becoming detached, causing a space where infants could be entrapped. The company, Dutailier Group Inc., announced the voluntary recall , after it was found that the slats on the drop side of the crib… read more

According to news sources, a Halloween Projection Flashlight sold by Nygala has been recalled due to risks of overheating, which can lead to burn or fire hazards for consumers. The company announced the recall of about 10,000 units of the Halloween projection flashlight in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled product is… read more

According to news sources, a new study conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has produced an algorithm that comes closer than any other algorithm currently available in predicting potential red light runners. The algorithm essentially takes into consideration the different elements of potentially running through a red light such as deceleration, distance… read more

According to news sources, two companies called LightSquared and Smarter Car have joined forced to create new innovative safety services for motorists on the roadway by supplying critical vehicle information to drivers and auto dealerships in realtime. The service is intended to be offered by automobile dealerships as an additional safety option. The companies mentioned… read more