Beware of Holiday Scams!
Christmas is almost here. The holiday season is in full swing. But, Attorney General John Kroger reminds us that this time of year can be holiday for con artists...
Read moreToy Safety – It’s Not Just About Choking Anymore
For kids, Christmas typically means one thing: more toys. It goes without saying that when devising a toy wish list, kids don’t pay much attention to potential safety risks....
Read morePoor Dosing Directions and Devices on OTC Medicines Puts Kids at Risk
As reported on MedPage Today, a recent study has found that out of the 200 top-selling pediatric over-the-counter medications — including analgesic, cough/cold, allergy, and gastrointestinal liquid medications for...
Read moreHoliday Heart Attacks
Did you know? Statistics show that you are more likely to die of a heart attack on Christmas or New Year's Day than any other day of the year....
Read moreFDA Issues Warning on Prescription Cough Medication Benzonatate (Tessalon) After Child Deaths
Benzonatate is a prescription cough suppressant used to treat cough due to the common cold, bronchitis, pneumonia, or other lung infections. It is sold in the United States under...
Read moreChild Eye Safety Tips for the Holidays
As a followup to our blog post on holiday toy safety, we want to share a link to a blog post on EyeDocNews, a leading eyecare news website, listing...
Read moreHoliday Toy Safety
With the holiday season upon us, many of us are starting that hunt for the perfect gift for friends and family. It is easy to forget about the reality...
Read moreFDA Exercises Poor Oversight Over TMJ Device Manufacturers and Patients With TMJ Implants Suffer the Painful Consequences
More than 10 million Americans suffer from a condition known temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ, which causes varying levels of dysfunction and pain in and around the joint connecting...
Read moreFDA Orders Painkillers Darvon and Darvocet Pulled from Market
The FDA has ordered manufacturers of Darvon and Darvocet (painkillers containing propoxyphene) to stop selling the drugs after receiving new clinical data showing that the drug puts patients at...
Read moreThanksgiving Turkey Safety Tips
Deep fried turkeys have a reputation for being juicy and tasty. Yet, there is fire risk that goes along with the great taste of a deep-fried turkey: turkey fryers...
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