New York law bans the use of electronic cigarettes at school, including at all public and private schools and in vehicles used to transport students. You may have heard various terms to describe electronic nicotine delivery systems, such as electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes, e-cigs, vapes, vaporizers, or vape pens. No matter…
The discussion over whether or not talcum powder is dangerous has reached an all-time high this year, much in part due to the extraordinary jury ruling in St. Louis in February. The jury found Johnson & Johnson liable for causing a woman to develop and ultimately die from, ovarian cancer,…
Over the past few years, Monsanto, the world’s largest seed company, has been vilified in the media. From environmental protests and accusatory documentaries, to “franken-food” memes, the corporation has had the world in an uproar with their notorious cutting-edge creations. To understand how Monsanto got to this point, it is…
Women who use talcum powder, or baby powder, should know that they may be putting their health at risk. Talcum powder may cause ovarian cancer if the powder particles travel through the vagina, uterus and fallopian tubes to the ovaries, the American Cancer Society reports. Some studies indicate that talcum powder use by…
Japanese manufacturer Takata acknowledged on May 19, 2015, that its air bag inflators are defective and agreed to an expanded, national recall of the devices, making it the largest auto safety recall in U.S. history, according to the New York Times. If you are concerned that your vehicle may be…
After an extensive debate with federal officials, Graco Children’s Products is recalling 1.9 million potentially defective infant car seats, according to the New York Times. The company recalled 4.2 million toddler seats earlier this year after reports that a faulty buckle made it difficult to remove children from the car…
Yesterday, a 62 year old Toms River woman lost her life on I-95 in Port Chester, NY when two wheels and tires detached from a truck jumping the median and striking her car traveling in the opposite direction. A passenger in the car was also injured and hospitalized. My thoughts…
The highly respected New England Journal of Medicine has joined a growing chorus within the medical profession that is calling for a major change to the way medical devices are cleared for the marketplace. Although medical device companies and some politicians are fighting this call for change, the NEJM makes…
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