Much of the Northeast is covered in a thick blanket of snow thanks to winter storm Hercules. And that means potential health hazards.
Safety
Why Homeland Security Cares About Spooky Halloween Contact Lenses
Those cat-eye contacts may make your costume, but if you buy them, you might be putting your vision at risk.
Eye on Mercury: Mascara Exempt from Ban
Last week, about 140 countries signed the United Nations’ Minamata Convention, a global treaty that includes a ban on mercury for cosmetics and soaps.
Rearview Camera Delay Steers U.S. Into Court Challenge
Consumer groups filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Wednesday for delaying a rule that would require new cars sold in the U.S. to have back-up cameras.
FDA Says Arsenic Levels in Rice Are Safe–For Now
On Friday, scientists from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the results of its initial investigation into the presence of arsenic in rice, and concluded that levels of the chemical are very low and do not pose …
Bike Share, Check. Helmet? Not Always
Bike shares are becoming a popular way to lessen the burden on public transportation and get cities to shrink their carbon footprint. But as most cyclists are noticing, you’ll have to bring your own helmet.
Playing With Fire: Fireworks Show Accident Focuses Attention on Safety
Medical experts share some tips on dealing with the festive explosives
Texas Abortion Bill: Is There a Medical Case for More Regulation of Outpatient Clinics?
Texas legislators want to require that abortions in the state be performed in ambulatory surgery centers rather than licensed doctors’ offices or clinics, but will that make them safer?
The Health Dangers the Hotshots Faced
Wildfires can pose unique challenges for even well-trained firefighters, as the latest inferno in Yarnell proved.
Each year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that hundreds of thousands of acres burn across the …
Diagnostic Errors Are the Most Common Type of Medical Mistake
Missed diagnoses out-ranked medication overdoses and surgical mistakes in causing the most patient harm.
After Year-Long Delay, FDA Proposes Major Regulations For Food Safety
For the first time in 70 years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two major requirements for improving food safety.
Flame Fighting Chemicals Abundant in House Dust and Sofas
Chemicals are commonly added to furniture, carpeting, and even electronic devices to limit the risk of fire. But at what cost?
Doctors Say Cheerleading Needs More Safety Rules
As cheerleading becomes more competitive, too many students are getting injured