The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in cooperation with Toyota Motor North America, Inc., is recalling approximately 420,326 Lexus and Toyota vehicles as the result of an engine defect that may increase the chances of an auto accident resulting in injury. The crankshift assembly defect may cause the battery discharge light to turn on
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Understanding the Risks of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer claims more lives than prostate, pancreas, and breast cancers combined, according to the Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA). November was Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM), where organizations such as the LCA brought focus onto lung cancer issues through fundraising events, distributing educational materials, organizing rallies, speaking with the media, and even lobbied Congressmen and women. According
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Raising HIV/AIDS Awareness: An Important Step in Protecting Children from Infection
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a deadly disease which develops after a person’s immune system has been infected by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). December is National AIDS Awareness Month, which gives people the opportunity to further understand the impact of the disease and its prevention. According to AIDS.gov, since the first U.S. cases of
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Best Buy Recalls Rocketfish iPhone 3G/3GS Battery Case Due to Fire Hazard
Best Buy Company Inc. of Minnesota, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has announced the recall of approximately 31,000 Rocketfish model RF-KL12 mobile battery cases for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. The battery case has a tendency to overheat while charging, which poses a fire hazard and increases the risk of burn injuries.
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