Numerous patients here in Ohio and across the country are affected by recent recalls of blood pressure medications. So many drugs are recalled by the Food and Drug Administration that it is feared supplies of those not affected could run out before new, supposedly...
Month: June 2019
Testing for impairment is part of most vehicle accidents
While investigating crashes, law enforcement agencies here in Ohio and elsewhere always look into the usual causes -- speeding, impairment and distraction are among the most common. The investigation into most vehicle accidents often cannot be concluded until tests...
Chemicals used in fighting fires can be dangerous for your health
Firefighters daily risk their lives while they protect their communities. Their health and safety are often at risk, although firefighters must maintain high levels of physical fitness.The toxic chemicals used to fight fires can cause serious health concerns. Many men...
More investigation into deadly car accident is needed
Law enforcement officials here in Ohio and elsewhere receive training in investigative techniques to help them identify the factors that caused the need for their intervention in people's lives. For instance, when it comes to a car accident, officers are trained to...
Claire’s makeup puts consumers at risk for asbestos exposure
Ohio residents with teenage girls may remember that this is not the first time the boutique store Claire's has been in the news because the Food and Drug Administration found something dangerous and toxic in one of its makeup products. Back in 2017, a concerned mother...
A home’s ceiling could put owners at risk of asbestos exposure
Many Ohio homebuyers believe that older homes were built to last and have a certain charm. That may be true, but older homes may also contain building materials that builders no longer use due to their toxic nature. For instance, "popcorn" or "cottage cheese"...
More than half of teen car accidents involve distracted driving
The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that distracted driving injures approximately 1,000 people and kills about nine people each day in this country. Undoubtedly, some of those car accidents occur here in Ohio. The data also indicates that crashes involving...