Johns Hopkins is embarking on a quest that will bring together engineering insight and family cohesiveness in an attempt to reduce the risk of medical error in hospitals. Their goal is ambitious,…
Consumer Reports has conducted a survery of hospitals in the United States for the first time. The analysis looks at patient safety through the following metrics: infections, readmissions,…
Nobody wants a holiday ruined with personal tragedy. As we swing into the 4th of July, let's take a few minutes to remember some critical advice we can give to our kids (and ourselves) when…
When Roderick and Melissa Jenks volunteered at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in exchange for donations to their favorite charities, neither thought that their service would lead to a life…
Two sets of American cars are being investigated by federal safety regulators for serious complaints that could affect over 170,000 vehicles. The 2011 Chrysler 200 midsize sedan is being…
The mission of the Federal Aviation Administration is supposedly to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world and to be accountable to the American public. According to…
In the future, we might all have cars that talk to us. I'm not talking Knight Rider circa 1985, but I am talking about technology being tested this summer right here in Michigan. The National…
Want some cold hard facts on texting and driving when it comes to teens? The numbers are sobering. According to the Center for Disease Control, 58% of high school seniors admitted that they…
How much should you run each week for optimal health benefits? Apparently between 10 to 15 miles per week, according to doctors and researchers who presented at the recent annual meeting of the…
Implementation of a new FDA rule on sunscreen labels is being delayed six months, which will likely lead to more consumers … likely burned this summer, according to Rhode Island Senator Jack…
You knew it was coming. Laws in many states have already made it illegal to text while driving. There have been plenty of lawsuits filed against negligent drivers who compromised their ability to…
According to insurance industry estimates, dog bites cost insurance companies approximately $497 Million in 2011, up $66 Million from the previous year. State Farm, the good neighbor of insurance…