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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Can Strike At Any Time
May 21st, 2012
May 21, 2012 Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a devastating disease that affects around 300 individuals per year. The cause of the disease is considered idiopathic, but often times, there is a strong link between the disease and medications. The disease results in the separation of skin layers, leading to: blindness, blisters or Rashes on the skin […]
Target Home Bunny Sippy Cups Recalled Amid Safety Concerns
May 15th, 2012
May 16, 2012 Target Corporation has issued a voluntary recall of 264,000 Target Home Bunny Sippy Cups, sold at Target stores nationwide during the recent Easter season, after concerns were raised that the sippy cup presented safety issues. Shaped like a rabbit with one ear bent and another extended, the cup has been found to […]
A Growing Number of California Patients Are Refusing Medical Treatment
May 3rd, 2012
April 30, 2012 A newborn child in Folsom, California, is at the center of a debate over patient rights. According to the Sacramento Bee, the child’s parents claim their rights to refuse medical treatment were violated the day the child was born. The controversy began on April 11 at Mercy Hospital, where the child’s father was the […]
Don’t Wind Up in the Clink-o this Cinco!
April 30th, 2012
Cinco de Mayo is on a Saturday this year and we expect a lot of people will be out celebrating, which is why we’re hosting our ongoing Safe and Sober Cab Ride Home program to ensure everyone on the road stays safe and sound. Don’t Let the Fiesta Become a Permanent Siesta Our Safe and […]
FDA Recalls Male Enhancement Supplement Over Health Risks
April 24th, 2012
April 23, 2012 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall on an over-the-counter male enhancement supplement after testing discovered its unlabeled ingredients pose a threat to consumers. According to KRCR 7 News, the unlisted drugs include several prescription strength FDA-approved drugs, sildenafil and hydroxythiohomosildenafil, which are used to treat erectile dysfunction. Officials with the […]
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Offers Rider Safety Course
April 16th, 2012
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is working hard to educate the city’s bikers on the importance of safe riding practices, according to The Sacramento Bee.
Sacramento Has Highest Crash Rates In The State For Fifth Year
April 9th, 2012
Since 2006, the California Office of Traffic Safety has conducted a survey to determine which major cities have the highest number of motor vehicle crashes. For the fifth time, Sacramento has been ranked as the city for drivers to most likely be involved in a crash.
Zombies Overrun California’s Distracted Driving Campaign
April 2nd, 2012
Zombies are on the loose on Northern California’s roads, and you might be one. The “zombies” are actually distracted drivers, and according to ABC 7 News, they’re being compared to zombies as part of California’s campaign for the 2nd Annual Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which started yesterday.
Woman Arrested After Being Caught Speeding Three Times In An Hour
March 27th, 2012
In Hayward, California, a 53-year-old woman was arrested after being stopped three times within an hour for driving at excessive speeds.
California Database Tracks Deadbeat Doctors
January 23rd, 2012
The state of California has created a database of information that has offered residents a way to monitor which doctors in the state have been reprimanded for crimes or malpractice.
