A 36-year-old woman from Oregon recently underwent radical surgery to remove her uterus, ovaries, and both of her breasts after being told she tested positive for the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 gene mutation. The mutation is linked to an increased risk of uterine, ovarian, and breast cancer. Unfortunately, the woman later discovered that her[…]

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently approved a new federal standard for infant bouncer seats in order to limit the number of injuries and deaths that occur as a result of unsafe manufacturing or design. Infant bouncer seats may create serious dangers for kids. The CPSC received 347 reports of incidents involving infant bouncer[…]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that traumatic brain injuries – commonly known as TBIs – are a leading cause of death and disability across the United States. The CSC estimates that as many as one-third of all injury-related fatalities are the result of TBIs.  The news for kids is particularly frightening.[…]

A new medical study has found that people with shingles are more likely to be at risk for cardiac events, such as a heart attacks or strokes. Recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the study involved more than 519,000 individuals and determined that those with shingles had a marked, higher[…]

On their way to meet family and friends, over 50 million people are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday this year, which extends from Wednesday, November 22nd through Sunday, November 26th.  Whether it be by plane, train, or automobile, traveling during this holiday weekend can prove dangerous if you fail to take precautions. Automobile[…]