Accident & Injury News

Fourth of July Fireworks Can Lead to Injury	July 2008
Sent thousands to the emergency room last year.
Don't Be Blind to Eye Injuries	July 2008
Injury to eyes can happen at home.
FDA Issues Warning on False Cancer Cures	June 2008
Products can be dangerous to patients' health.
Dangers of Golf Carts Brought to the Fore	June 2008
Thousands suffer from injuries every year.
Mercury in Dental Fillings Hazardous	June 2008
May pose health risk to children and babies.
Young Adults Injured in Bunk Bed Accidents	June 2008
Injuries from falls can require hospitalization.
Multivitamins May Be Dangerous	May 2008
Studies show risks from supplements.
EPA Wants Tougher Lead Standards	May 2008
Public health and safety at risk.
Food Manufacturing Raises Health Concerns	April 2008
Process reforms are suggested for safety.
Children's Sports Summer Safety Warning	April 2008
Outdoor activities pose injury risks.
Playgrounds Injure Children	April 2008
Over 200,000 ER visits a year.
Is Organic Baby Food Safe?	April 2008
Additives raise safety concerns.
Herbal Dietary Supplements Recalled	April 2008
Ingredients pose serious health risks.
Stonyfield Farm Yogurt Recall	April 2008
Glass & plastic fragments found.
Adverse Reactions to Dietary Supplement	April 2008
Negative side effects of Total Body Formula.
Pain Lingers One Year After Injury	March 2008
Accidents can have long-term effects.
Elderly Injured in Slip and Falls	March 2008
Growing concern for senior citizens.
Injury from Denture Cleansers	March 2008
Persulfates lead to reactions.
Pills Found in PA Frozen Fish	March 2008
1,000 cases of Gorton's recalled.
Ice Cream Recalled in Western PA	February 2008
Due to undeclared peanut allergen.
Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella	January 2008
Smaller ones spread bacteria.
Amusement Parks Lack Safety Standards	December 2007
No official rules in place to prevent injury.
Dangerous Popcorn Chemical Removed	December 2007
Producers take diacetyl out of the recipe.
Holiday Decoration Home Dangers	November 2007
Put safety first this holiday season.
Is Your Child at Risk for Lead Poisoning?	October 2007
Lead paint in older homes threatens safety.
Escalators Hurt Kids in Crocs Clogs	September 2007
Soft shoes may easily catch on steps.
Food Additives Increase Hyperactivity	September 2007
Additives may cause children to act out.
Chemical May Cause Popcorn Lung	September 2007
Food additive linked to lung disease.
Dorm Room Fire Warning	August 2007
Students are at risk for serious fires.
Tips to Avoid Back-to-School Injuries	August 2007
Safety for the playground and beyond.
Accidental Death Rates Rise	June 2007
New report shows alarming statistics.
MRI Dye Causes Serious Skin Condition	June 2007
Kidney patients may contract rare disease.
'Tis the season to beware of dangerous toys	November 2006
The U.S. PIRG 21st-annual toy safety survey.
Keep safety in mind while holiday shopping	November 2006
Toy safety tips to use while shopping for the holidays.
Have a safe Halloween	October 2006
Safety tips for Halloween.
Back-to-School Safety	August 2006
Safety tips for the back-to-school season.
Prevent an unnecessary head injury: Wear a helmet	August 2006
Helmet reminder for back-to-school safety.
Lighting fireworks can be dangerous and deadly	June 2006
10,800 emergency room visits from fireworks in 2005.
Summer's here: Protect your kids at the pool	May 2006
Each year, around children under age five drown in pools.
Baby jumpers recalled	June 2005
Piece of clamp can break resulting in injuries.
Recalled exercise benches can collapse	July 2005
Nautilus workout bench could be dangerous.
Children's folding chairs recalled	June 2005
2 million chairs could cause severe cuts.
Pool safety alert	May 2005
Death and injury are preventable with safety steps.
Summer safety at a glance	July 2005
Things to keep in mind while outdoors this summer.
Trampoline safety tips	July 2005
Over 89,000 emergency room trampoline visits in 2004.
Dangerous trees and the law	May 2005
Neglecting dangerous trees might cost you money.