The hazards of constant exposure to cell phone radiation have been shrugged off and dismissed over the last few decades as Americans increasingly rely on smartphones. But the truth is, we really don’t know the effects of cell phone radiation. And now, new research shows extended exposure could have...
Botched surgeries, infections, adverse medication reactions, and misdiagnoses happen far more often in our nation’s hospitals than most people think. A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that 25% of all patients admitted to a hospital will likely experience at least one event that...
The old saying “dogs are a man’s best friend” might be news to the more than 4.5 million people bitten each year, most often children and older people. Of course, no one is disputing the deep companionship and loyalty dogs provide to millions of Americans. But safety advocates and...
Start your engines! Summer is here, and the longer, warmer days bring plenty of opportunity for off-road recreational vehicles. As the popularity of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) has risen to an all-time high, so too have deaths and injuries. Despite warnings from manufacturers, federal agencies, and consumer and safety advocates...
There may be no greater force on earth than a parent’s grief following the loss of a child. When coupled with our Constitutional right to accountability, this powerful combination can lead to extraordinary advancements in safety. You should know the story of four-year-old Evan and a tragic accident that sparked a...
Finding affordable and safe day care has become a significant challenge for working parents. Child care for an infant in a licensed center now exceeds annual in-state tuition at public universities in 34 states. But money means nothing if your child doesn’t come home safely at day’s end. Serious...
As the cost of everything keeps going up – rent, medical bills, child care, groceries, and on and on – more Americans are turning to short-term loans to make ends meet. But not all loans are created equal, and there are more than a few bad actors out there...
Corporations see dollar signs in traditional healthcare services and take advantage of lax government oversight to generate billions in profit. Along the way, corners are cut, and patients suffer, often the most vulnerable among us. This time it’s hospice care and what was once a mission of mercy for...
Given our dedication to helping people prevent injuries before they happen, we recently pondered advice for a Christmas VIP: Santa Claus! In that spirit, here are safety tips we hope Santa will take to heart as he approaches his busiest day of the year! Click here to read the...
Countless Americans depend on advanced medical devices to improve their quality of life. But a speedy and sometimes lax approval process by the Food and Drug Administration means some risky devices are cleared without clinical testing and receive limited oversight once on the market. You should know the realities...
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