A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) revealed that for those who are already at risk for cardiac problems such as high blood pressure, energy drinks might create an even bigger danger for heart health issues. Although the study is not completely conclusive because of its size, the results[…]

Teenagers on cell phones make up half of all child pedestrian deaths that occur in the U.S. In the last five years alone, the number of pedestrian deaths has increased by 25%.   In fact, nearly 6,000 pedestrians were fatally injured in 2016, and the number continues to increase. Unsafe driving is the biggest cause resulting in[…]

Johnson & Johnson (J & J) has been ordered to pay a woman $20 million as a result of defective vaginal-mesh inserts that caused serious damages. This is the first verdict against Johnson & Johnson in the last year; two others are going to trial in upcoming months and there are more than 54,000 more[…]

A Chinese study including half a million people revealed that by eating fresh fruit every day, the risk of developing diabetes and other serious, sometimes deadly vascular complications decreases. Over 29 million people in the United States suffer from diabetes, with more than 1 million being diagnosed with the disease annually. There are two main types[…]

Memorial Day weekend brings the unofficial start to the summer season, packed with barbeques, picnics, fireworks, and trips to the beach.  Unfortunately, the increased traffic over the holiday weekend also brings an increased risk for serious and sometimes fatal car accidents.  The National Safety Council (NSC) predicts that this Memorial Day weekend will be the[…]