When Birth Injury Causes Pelvic Floor Muscle Damage
A new approach for healing pelvic floor birth injuries and possibly preventing the damage in the first place is being investigated by a team of bioengineers and physician-scientists.
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Electric Vehicle Crash Danger
As electric vehicles are made heavier and heavier to meet consumer demand for greater distance and range, a government official warns about what happens when they're involved in a crash.
Feeling Unsafe in Public Spaces
Violence has become a part of our everyday culture. Where does violent crime occur? Is there recourse for injuries?
Recall Roll Call: July 2023
A quick recap of the major recent product recalls in the U.S.
Summer Driving Fatalities: The Local Statistics
Deadly crashes happen more often in summer than during any other season. How does the tri-state area fare in those figures? Read on.
Bunk Bed Recalls and Injuries: The Stats
We shared some alarming statistics about bunk beds earlier this year, including the most recent mass recall. But just how often are bunk beds recalled for falls or other hazards?
Lithium Battery Fires Continue to Plague the Nation
Earlier this year, we reported on the dangerous fires started by lithium batteries all over the nation. This summer, another tragedy happened closer to home. What can you do to protect yourself?
Coast Guard 2022 Recreational Boating Statistics
Coast Guard Counts: the 2022 stats, just released, share the most common recreational boating accidents last year.
Nurses Clash with AI over Patient Care
Man v. Machine: when nurses and artificial intelligence (AI) clash over patient care, who makes the final decisions?
Recall Roll Call: June, 2023
A quick recap of the major recent product recalls in the U.S.
When Recalled Items are Sold on Facebook (and other sites)
Buyer beware: despite efforts to take down the listings, you can buy dangerous, and potentially deadly, products on Facebook Marketplace.
Close Calls Cast a Shadow on Summer Air Travel
After years without a major airline crash, several recent near misses are garnering attention.
Neuroscientists’ Brain Implants Reverse Spinal Cord Injury
An implanted device enabled a man paralyzed for over 10 years to stand and walk again.
Recall Roll Call: May, 2023
A quick recap of the major recent product recalls in the U.S.
Common Lung Cancer Misdiagnoses
When lung cancer is caught early, it can be treated. But what if a doctor confuses it with another condition?