Allergy Meds Can Lead to Drugged Driving

Anyone who has dealt with the sneezing, coughing, headache, scratchy throat, and the itchy, watery eyes associated with allergies knows how intense the suffering can be. That is why so many are quick to take an allergy medication that promises to relieve the symptoms. While allergy sufferers may be willing to endure the drowsy, foggy…

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Unsafe Teething Products for Children

Babies and young children are our most vulnerable consumers. Parents and caregivers trust manufacturers and retailers to sell baby products that are safe. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning to parents, manufacturers, and retailers to stop using and selling teething products that contain benzocaine because they can pose a…

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New Law Could Mean More Inexperienced Truckers

The U.S. Congress is considering a new law called the DRIVE-SAFE Act. This Act has been proposed in response to a national shortage of truck drivers, and would allow teen truckers to drive big-rigs across state lines. Allowing younger truckers on the road may help businesses move goods across the country, but it could have…

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Summer Camp Injuries

With schools out, summer camps are filling up with promises of fun activities and exciting adventures. While summer camps help keep children and teens busy throughout the season, injuries can occur that can change a summer of fun into a summer of pain and recovery. Whether children attend day camps or sleep away camps, safety…

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Lawsuit Claims Breast Implants Caused Lymphoma

The FDA announced recently that it has over 410 reports of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Among those reports there were nine deaths. It was revealed that both textured and smooth implants could lead to this type of cancer, although textured implants were the cause more often. The…

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Fireworks Safety

Last year, former Governor Chris Christie legalized certain types of fireworks just days before the Fourth of July celebrations. Prior to the legislation, New Jersey, Delaware, and Massachusetts were the only three states with a blanket ban on all forms of fireworks. New Jersey law prohibited the sale or use of fireworks, except for town-approved…

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Over 30 Victims Injured in Englewood School Bus Crash

A school bus crash in Englewood, New Jersey caused over 30 victims personal injuries. The bus accident occurred around 4 pm, on Thursday afternoon, near Knickerbocker Road and West Hudson Avenue, when an SUV rear-ended a bus that was returning from a church-sponsored field trip. Twenty-five children and eight adults who occupied the bus sustained…

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