February is Heart Health Month, and organizations such as the American Heart Association (AHA) and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) are teaming up to kick off nationwide campaigns which encourage Americans to get their heart health checked – especially if they have risk factors for heart disease. Heart disease is the number-one
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New Oncology Network in New Jersey Aims to Provide More Patient Benefits
According to The Star Ledger, 76 oncologists across the state of New Jersey have consolidated their own practices into a new oncology network, Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA). The new network of healthcare providers is expected to lower costs and provide a greater resource pool for over one-third of the state’s cancer patients. For doctors, this
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Britax Recalls Over 14,000 Child Restraint Systems Due to Harness Defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced the recall of 55,455 Britax convertible child restraints due to a choking hazard posed by the soft material used in manufacturing the chest pad. If a child bites off a piece of the soft pad and/or attempts to swallow it, it can pose a choking hazard
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NHTSA Announces Recall of Defective Toyo Tires
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc., in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is recalling 68,763 tires as the result of a defect in the bead area near the rim of the tire. This defect may eventually cause a crack in the bead area. If left undetected, this crack may result in
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CPSC Announces Recall of Over 40,000 Big Lots Floor Lamps
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ohio-based Big Lots, Inc. is recalling approximately 43,700 floor lamps due to a defect which may cause wiring in the lamp’s light sockets to become exposed, increasing the risk of electric shock to consumers. Additionally, using standard 40 watt light bulbs, which are recommended, can cause
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