If you’re one of those people who depend on Amazon for everything from aspirin to kids’ clothes to big-screen TVs, you may wonder what responsibility this behemoth company has when a product sold on its site is defective or even dangerous. Just recently, some...
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Year: 2021
The spike in fatal accidents in 2020 was concerning
If you had to guess, would you say that car accident deaths went down last year? Maybe you’ve been studying the trends, so you know that they have been falling for decades. Maybe you just realize that people traveled far less in 2020, so it makes sense that the fatal...
Why growth plate fractures in kids require special care
Broken bones are a part of growing up for many kids. Most fractures aren’t serious and heal after some time in a cast. However, when a growth plate is involved, the consequences can be more significant – particularly if the fracture isn’t treated correctly. That’s...
The staggering odds of dying in a motorcycle accident
Any motor vehicle accident can turn fatal. Even vehicles with the absolute best crash test ratings have been involved in deadly crashes. This is a risk that people take on with even the simplest drive to the store or their morning commute. That being said, it is...
Burned out doctors can pose a risk to their patients’ health
Does your doctor seem like they’re “checked out” even when they’re in the room with you? Do they seem inattentive, distracted and unable to remember important details about your condition? Your doctor may be suffering from burnout. Despite all the years they may have...
How dangerous is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice can take many forms, but the most common is when a doctor negligently makes an avoidable error and does not give a patient the level of care that they deserve or should have expected. This can lead to injuries and even fatalities. You know that...
What are the different classes of recalls, and are they all dangerous?
If you watch the news, then you'll note the announcement of drug recalls is quite common. While it may initially be frightening to learn that a drug manufacturer or government regulators are recalling your medication, It's not always a life or death scenario. ...
What is whiplash and how is it caused
You may have heard of whiplash through someone you know experiencing it or from movies and television. But what exactly is it? The Mayo Clinic defines whiplash as a neck injury that occurs due to a forceful and rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck. Though there...
Compounded drugs could put your health at risk
Do you remember the fungal meningitis outbreak of 2012? If not, count yourself lucky: A total of 64 people died, 753 were sickened and thousands more had to undergo painful, invasive testing procedures as a result of lax safety protocols by the New England Compounding...
What dangers do you face as someone living near a fracking site?
"Fracking" is a nickname assigned to a process known as "hydraulic fracturing." It's a process through which oil and gas industry workers drill into the ground creating a well. These workers use high-pressure pumps to quickly transfer sand, water and chemicals...