A widespread Salmonella outbreak has prompted Trader Joe's to recall peanut butter in 30 different states. Peanut butter sold under the brand name Trader Joe's Valencia Salted Peanut…
If you think you can save a buck or two or skirt having to go to the doctor by purchasing your prescription drugs from Internet pharmacies, I would think again. According to the Food and Drug…
I’m a huge football fan. And, like most fans, I understand that football isn’t just a contact sport, it’s a “collision” sport. Part of what has made the game so…
Up to 57 patients in Boston may be in danger after officials discovered that an EMS paramedic was tampering with sedatives and painkillers. The patients may have been exposed to blood-borne…
A lot of the time I write about car accidents and the types of car features (or lack thereof) that contribute to tragic wrecks. However, while car accidents once topped the list of the most…
What if doctors could implant a medical device in your body that would melt and help eliminate a host of problems? It might sound like a sci-fi movie, but it could be the next big thing in…
About a month ago, I came across an interesting article that really shocked me and made me re-think any junk that I might keep lying around in my house. Specifically, the junk that's lying…
This is a scary thought, but sometimes even doctors don't have all the information they need to say that a prescription drug is safe. Unfortunately, big pharma may like it that way and…
The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) has proposed a new scheme for distributing deceased-donor kidneys among the 93,000 people currently waiting for a transplant. UNOS handles organ…
Here's a scary idea: what if you could print a 3D gun from your home printer? It may sound like some kind of weird sci-fi movie, but it could actually be the future. 3D printing is already…
In an unprecedented victory, a Colorado man was awarded a $7.2 million verdict for injuries he sustained to his lungs from consuming microwave popcorn. Wayne Watson says that he inhaled the aroma…
Characters from the beloved TV series “The West Wing” have reunited to convey an important message ahead of November’s election. Josh, Toby, CJ, and President Bartlet – in…