An NBC News investigation recently found that at least 162 babies have died in incidents involving nursing pillows since 2007. Most of the infants died after they were placed to sleep on or with the pillows. Just two weeks after the investigation was published, Consumer…
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November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, which aims to help protect people from the dangers of carbon monoxide. Keyless fobs can seem like a modern convenience for car owners, but with no automatic shutoff, people can accidentally leave their cars running inside their garages, causing…
Exactech has recalled more than 148,000 Knee and Ankle Implants since February of 2022. It was reported that the polyethylene insert components and the potential for accelerated wear may crack causing the need for corrective revision or ankle surgery. In addition to the recalled knee…
Was your premature baby diagnosed with NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis)? Cow’s milk-based baby formula has been linked to causing the life-threatening condition called Necrotizing Enterocolitis. NEC is a gastrointestinal disorder which inflames and kills intestinal tissue. Abbot Laboratories, the maker of Similac, and Mead Johnson Company,…
An aromatherapy spray imported from India and sold at Walmart Stores has caused four people to contract a tropical disease even though none had traveled internationally. The four people that contracted the tropical disease (melioidosis) were from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas. Two of them…
Tyson Foods is recalling 8.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products because they may be contaminated with listeria, according to the USDA Food and Safety Inspection Service (FSIS). On June 9, 2021, FSIS was notified that two people became ill with listeriosis that had consumed…
Today’s surgeons rely more on surgical staplers as an alternative to stitches and sutures due to the increased speed and ease of use provided by the devices. Ethicon and Covidien Surgical Staplers can misfire during a surgery and cause serious injuries. Thousands of surgery patients…
On Monday, one person was killed in a fatal car accident that took place on a highway in Fresno. ABC30 reported that the accident took place around 6:30 p.m. on Highway 180 close to the Floyd Avenue area on the evening of November 27, 2023. California…
While preparing for your child’s birth, there are many exciting things to think about and do. It can be easy to push the thought of something going wrong to the back of your mind – but unfortunately, labor and delivery complications are possible. Among the…
Although slip-and-fall accidents take place every day, a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that reports of these accidents increase significantly during winter months due to snow, rain, sleet, and freezing temperatures. These weather conditions can turn regular surfaces into…
