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• Nissan Recall Issued Over Vehicle Fire Concerns

  September 14, 2016

  Russell Maas

  A recall of more than 120,000 Nissan vehicles has been issued after it was discovered brake fluid could leak onto a circuit board, creating a fire risk.

• Medication Errors Common When Parents Dose Children: Study

  September 13, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that most parents are likely to make medication mistakes when giving their children drugs, particularly liquid medications.

• Hernia Repair Lawsuit Filed Over Problems with Atrium C-QUR Mesh

  September 12, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new lawsuit indicates that the Atrium C-QUR caused a Georgia woman to suffer abdominal fluid buildup and nerve damage.

• GM Recalls 4.3M Vehicles Over Airbag Software Problem That May Cause Failure in Accident

  September 12, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A software defect has led to the recall of 4.3 million GM vehicles worldwide because it could deactivate the airbags and seatbelt pretensioner during an accident.

• U.S. Hospitals Fall Short On Palliative Care Staffing: Study

  September 12, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that only a quarter of hospitals maintain fully funded pallative care programs for critically ill patients.

• Ford Door Latch Problems May Impact Another 1.5M Vehicles

  September 9, 2016

  Russell Maas

  A Ford door latch recall is being expanded to affect at least 2.4 million vehicles whose doors may spring open unexpectedly or not close properly.

• MRI During First Trimester of Pregnancy Does Not Pose Risk to Baby: Study

  September 8, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds little to no risk to unborn children whose mothers undergo an MRI during their first trimester of pregnancy.

• Air Pollution Particles Linked to Risk of Degenerative Disease, Alzheimer’s: Study

  September 7, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers warn that air pollution could be a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease due to the buildup of magnetite in the brain.

• Laser Pointer Retinal Injury May Cause Irreversible Vision Loss: Study

  September 6, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  Amid increasing concerns about the eye injury risks associated with laser pointers, a new report highlights a several cases where...

• Antibacterial Soap Health Risks May Outweigh Benefits, FDA Warns

  September 6, 2016

  Russell Maas

  Due to concerns about the potential health risks associated with certain chemical contained in many popular antibacterial soap, federal health...