Foreign Jewelry Poses Risk of Lead Poisoning in Children
In a recent article, researchers revealed that a 1-year-old boy living in New York City had a rapid increase in blood lead levels that was traced to a Cambodian...
Read moreSeat Belts and Spiders, Mazda Latest Japanese Car Maker in Hot Water
In a story that sounds like something out of a bad horror movie, Mazda is recalling 65,000 vehicles in the U.S., Canada and Mexico because of spider infestations in...
Read moreGroup Recommends Barring Teens From Tanning Beds
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has published a new report that pushes for legisaltion that would ban children under the age of 18 from using tanning beds. The...
Read moreAppeal in Wal-Mart Class Action Has Far Reaching Implications
Later this month the Supreme Court will hear an appeal in the biggest employment discrimination case in U.S. history. The lawsuit, officially titled Dukes v. Wal-Mart, Inc., contends Wal-Mart...
Read moreSupreme Court Hands Victory to Vaccine Makers in Product Liability Case
Vaccine makers are celebrating a ruling last month by the Supreme Court that affirms their protection from state court lawsuits. The case centered on Hannah Bruesewitz, who as an...
Read moreToyota Energizes Critics with Expanded Recall
Toyota has announced an expanded recall of more than two million vehicles to correct problematic floor mats and accelerator pedals. The move comes following an investigation by the National...
Read moreRecall and New Report Highlight Crib Danger
As a follow-up to our previous post on crib safety, a new report reveals that more than 9,500 infants go to the emergency room each year because of crib...
Read moreProtecting Your Child’s Eyes from Injury During Sports
Bausch + Lomb recently issued a release providing tips for parents on protecting their children's eyes from injury while participating in sports. In a nutshell: Trauma to the eye...
Read morePopular New Keyless Ignition Linked to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Keyless ignition is one of the popular features of many new car models. It allows car owners to carry around a sensor, called a fob, small enough to fit...
Read moreFacts Don’t Back Up Medical Malpractice Criticisms
Since taking over the majority in the House of Representatives, many Republicans have vowed to address what they say is a scourge of frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits. Even President...
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