Engineers at North Carolina State University (NCSU) have developed a new handle for infant car seats (ICSs) that makes it easier for parents to lift the seat out of a car – while…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-concussion syndrome (PCS) are all too frequently the result of motor vehicle accidents. Those who suffer such injuries often endure long-lasting…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a settlement with Phusion Projects, LLC, regarding claims that it engaged in deceptive marketing of its flavored malt beverage, Four…
In the holiday shopping season we all want to stretch our dollars as far as we can. One good way to do that is paying attention at the cash register. Finding an item on sale at a great price…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is reissuing an alert to parents and caregivers regarding Bumbo Baby Seats. Despite earlier alerts, the CPSC is still receiving…
Over time the damage builds up and can be fatal Can be difficult to diagnose According to recently published research, repeatedly taking slightly too much acetaminophen…
Everytime I hear that phrase, I think of Willie Nelson's song, On the Road Again. Just Can't wait to get on the Road again. It seems like everyone is on the roads lately,…
As Thanksgiving approaches, turkeys are appearing in homes across the nation. There are many ways to cook a turkey, but one very popular way to do it is to deep fry them. Unfortunately, using a…
A cooking fire can turn a holiday feast into a family tragedy, by making safety part of the Thanksgiving dinner recipe; cooks can avoid preventable cooking fires and keep the celebration…
So much has been in the news lately about the Occupy Wall Street protestors. What is the point of Occupy Wall Street? Well, their website states that this is what they are…
The Thanksgiving traveling season is upon us. Millions of us will take to the roads this week to visit friends and relatives. For those traveling North Carolina roads, the N.C….
Depending on the source consulted, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning deaths account for somewhere between 200 and 700 deaths per year in the United States. For every death, approximately 5 more…
