According to a Wall Street Journal Report last week, Chrysler announced that it’s recalling nearly 250,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks. The models are said to span from 2003 models to 2011 models, relating to a steering control issue. The trucks are reported to have an issue with the left-side rods breaking, making it possible for… Read More
NFL aiming to measure brain impact with helmet sensors
According to a USA today report this month, the NFL is currently reviewing the use of sensors on helmets and mouth guards in an attempt to learn more about brain and spinal cord injuries in the future. The article says that the league’s head, neck and spine committee is using research based at the University… Read More
Toyota Prius: Steering Difficulty Leads to Recalls
According to a New York Times article in early June, Toyota has referenced a problem and recall due to the electric steering of 2001-2003 (first generation) Toyota Priuses. The report states that the recall looks to include nearly 52,000 vehicles in the US alone, as well as a total of 106,000 vehicles worldwide. The article… Read More
Preventing The Spread Of Food Borne Illness
The FDA has released an article today detailing proper procedure for handling fresh produce. When you think of food borne illness, typically an association with beef, poultry, and seafood exists. However, the FDA warns that disease can also be spread in several ways through fruits and vegetables. Contact with other foods, referred to as cross… Read More
FDA To Ban Menthol Cigarettes?
On May 12th, four papers were released in the American Journal of Public Health regarding the effect a ban on menthol flavoring in cigarette production would have. Each paper features different studies on tobacco use in the United States, and questions what results a ban might produce. According to Medical News Today, “One paper describes… Read More
According to Pediatricians, Rear-Facing Car Seats Best for Kids until Age Two
On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a new set of guidelines for vehicle safety which advises parents to continue to put their children into rear-facing car seats until the age of two, explains CNN. Previous recommendations from 2002 put the minimum age for forward-facing car seats at 12 months, the article explains, but… Read More