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Proposed New FDA Rules will Regulate E-Cigs

April 28, 2014 Blog,Personal injury

According to the CDC, increasing numbers of kids in grades 6 to 12 are experimenting with e-cigarettes. FDA Rules on E-Cigs

In fact, the industry has become big business, with overall e-cig sales last year estimated at $2 billion. 

Beware of Scammers in Wake of Disaster

April 7, 2014 Blog,Personal injury

Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, mudslides, hurricanes, earthquake – and more – are all making headlines the days. And behind the scenes, scammers are quietly preying on the victims and those anxious to help them.

Hypertension Med Found to Trigger Serious Gastrointestinal Issues

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently warned that olmesartan – the popular blood pressure drug branded as Benicar, Benicar HCT, Azor and Tribenzor – can cause severe intestinal problems, also known as sprue-like enteropathy. 

More Recalls at GM Announced

March 19, 2014 Blog,Personal injury

Under mounting scrutiny, General Motors Co announced new recalls of 1.5 million vehicles this week – with GM chief executive, Mary Barra acknowledging that the company was remiss in catching the flawed ignition switches. 

What are the Dangers of E-Cigarettes?

March 11, 2014 Blog,Personal injury

The controversy over electronic cigarettes rages on. Are these battery-operated inhalers an effective way to combat nicotine addiction – or do they simply perpetuate it?  The devices, which lack the toxic tar of conventional cigarettes, have polarized both the public health and general communities.

Calories Bolded, Sugar Content Listed In FDA’s Proposed New Nutrition Labels

February 28, 2014 Blog,Product Liability

What you don’t know won’t hurt you, right?  Not according to the Food and Drug Administration, which announced a new proposal for nutrition labels last week.

Designed to help Americans make healthier choices and limit sugar intake, calories would be bigger and bolder and the amount of added sugars would be listed on the proposed labels.  

Should the Legal Limit for Drunken Driving be Changed?

February 25, 2014 Blog,Personal injury

New Study Shows Even Minimally Buzzed Drivers More Likely to Cause Fatal Accidents

A new study by UC San Diego researchers revels that even minimally intoxicated motorists can cause fatal accidents.

The Risks of Testosterone – Can it Cause Heart Disease?

Testosterone therapy has been widely touted as a way to help aging men boost diminished energy. FDA to Review Testosterone Therapy Safety. The appeal of the hormone indisputable – it can build muscle, increase bone density, improve libido and influence emotional and physical well being.