Hoverboard and E-Scooter Safety: The Lithium Battery Danger Most Riders Don’t Know About
Hoverboards, e-scooters, and e-bikes are among the fastest-growing consumer products in America — and among the most dangerous. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that from 2017 to 2021, injuries from micromobility devices spiked 127 percent to 77,200 — and the number of deaths rose from 5 to 48. Beyond collision hazards, the […]
FDA: How Smoking Can Contribute to Vision Loss and Blindness
How Can Smoking Affect My Eyesight and Vision? When you smoke cigarettes, you can damage important parts of your eyes necessary for maintaining clear eyesight and vision. This damage can make your vision cloudy, reduce your field of vision, or even cause you to lose your eyesight completely. Smoking cigarettes can affect your: Can Smoking […]
Hot Tub and Spa Safety: The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Backyard
Hot tubs and spas may feel like relaxation, but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns they carry serious hidden dangers — including electrocution, hair entrapment, body entrapment, and drowning. Since 1978, CPSC has reports of 49 incidents — including 13 deaths — in which people’s hair was sucked into the suction fitting of […]
Mars Petcare Recalls Two Lots Of Pedigree Canned Dog Food That Were Supposed To Be Destroyed But Were Fraudulently Sold Instead
Mars Petcare US, Inc. of Franklin, Tennessee, has voluntarily recalled two lots of Pedigree Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor 13.2 oz wet dog food after discovering the products — which had already been flagged internally and sent to a third-party vendor for destruction — were fraudulently diverted and sold into the U.S. […]
CDC: Adventure Travel
Adventure travel is a popular way to explore destinations and test your physical abilities. It typically includes “extreme” activities such as backpacking, diving, rafting, surfing, and zip lining. Adventure travel is often to remote locations, where medical care may be limited, weather changes may be unexpected, and communication may be unreliable. Check out CDC’s tips […]
Window Blind Cord Safety: The Hidden Strangulation Hazard in Almost Every Home
Most parents childproof their kitchens, cover their electrical outlets, and latch their cabinets — but overlook one of the most consistently deadly hazards in the home. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has identified corded window coverings as one of the top five hidden hazards in American homes. On average, about nine children under […]
Comfrut Recalls Publix GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries In 8 States After E. Coli Illnesses Reported
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., selling under the Comfrut brand, has voluntarily recalled its 10-ounce GreenWise Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries sold exclusively at Publix grocery stores after the product tested presumptively positive for E. coli O145:H28 — a Shiga toxin-producing strain known to cause severe illness. The recall was announced July 3, 2026. The […]
Furniture Tip-Over Safety: Anchor Your Furniture Before It Kills a Child
It happens in seconds, in silence, and almost always when a parent is nearby. A child climbs a dresser, a bookcase, or pulls open a drawer — and the furniture tips forward, crushing them. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of 234 fatalities resulting from clothing storage unit tip-overs from January 2000 […]
Kao USA Recalls Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo Nationwide Over Bacterial Contamination
Kao USA has voluntarily recalled specific lots of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo after the product tested positive for Pluralibacter gergoviae — a bacterial contaminant that poses little risk to healthy individuals but can cause serious infection in people with weakened immune systems. The recall was issued July 1, 2026. No adverse events or injuries […]
CDC: Pack Smart
Prepare a travel health kit with items you may need, especially those that may be difficult to find on your trip. If you have specific medical conditions, check with your healthcare professional for any additional items to consider bringing along. Be aware that some countries have restrictions on what medications you can bring with you, so check […]