Did you know that the government presently has no authority to require companies to test personal care products for safety before they reach the store shelf? That is, personal...
Read moreDavid Duerson was a former Chicago Bears safety who took his own life in February. He left a note behind requesting that his brain be studied for evidence of...
Read moreUSA Today in conjunction with ProPublica has shed light on a troubling relationship between medical professional groups—which set national guidelines for treatments, lobby Congress, promote disease awareness, and provide...
Read moreAlmost immediately after President Obama reported the death of Osama bin Laden, internet scammers set up fake videos, photos, Google ads, and news stories in an attempt to lure...
Read moreThe United States Department of Agriculture announced last week that Oberto Sausage Company, a Kent, Washington company, is recalling approximately 772 pounds of beef jerky products because they contain a...
Read moreOn April 26, 2011, Public Citizen, a non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of the public in Washington, issued a press release announcing the filing of a petition with...
Read moreA recent simulation study found that surgeons' skills are impaired as late as 4:00 P.M. the next day after a night of drinking. The simulation involved measurement of the...
Read morePresident Obama has set a lofty goal of reducing by forty percent the number of preventable medical errors over the coming three years. Studies show preventable errors are a...
Read moreA recall originally announced by Ford in February because of defective airbags in its F150 trucks has expanded by more than one million vehicles. The original recall claimed the...
Read moreIn a letter submitted to a congressional health committee, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), a bipartisan organization that serves state legislators and staffs across the country, expressed...
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