Car Seats Can Be Dangerous Outside of Vehicles
Many parents take advantage of the convenience of today's car seats, using them as handheld baby carriers and snap-in seats for strollers. According to experts, however, this... Read more »
Back to School Safety Tips –
Buses, Playgrounds, and More
It's back to school time, and there are a number of safety concerns that can arise, including bus accidents and playground injuries. There are... Read more »
FDA to Reconsider BPA Safety
Amid state and local governments banning the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) from certain products, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided... Read more »
Zicam Products May Damage Sense of Smell, Says FDA
The Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to stop using three over-the-counter Zicam Cold Remedy products. The agency says... Read more »
"Natural" Supplements: Know the Dangers
Though many people think looking for "natural" or "herbal" on product labels means that supplements are safe, experts want to set the record straight. They say... Read more »
Lawsuits Claim Fleet Phospho-soda Caused Kidney Damage
Last week, four Virginia residents filed lawsuits against C.B. Fleet Co. claiming that the manufacturer promoted its over-the-counter laxative, Fleet Phospho-soda,... Read more »
Many Homes Have Dangerous Levels of Lead
You may not realize that the dangers of lead poisoning could be lurking in your home. Although common products like house paint have been lead-free... Read more »
FDA Warning on Weight Loss Pills
Jan 09 2009 UPDATE – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its alert to include 41 additional diet products. The agency has found a... Read more »
Unintentional Injuries Kill Over 800,000 Children Each Year
A new report issued by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has revealed that unintentional injuries... Read more »
Protect Yourself from Common Sources of Lead Exposure
Ceramic dishes, art supplies, and vegetables are all common, and sometimes unexpected, sources of lead exposure. New research shows that although average blood lead levels have... Read more »
