Vehicle Automation Systems Aren’t Safe

A recently-implemented ratings program from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) illustrates the safety of driving automation systems (also called automated driving systems). What does the data show? Almost all existing driving automation systems are not where they should be, and many auto manufacturers have a lot of work to do to get their…

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What Parents Should Know about NEC from Cow Milk-Based Formulas

Similac and Enfamil are popular formulas. Both are cow milk-based, and both have been linked to a potentially deadly condition called necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, in premature babies. NEC can have serious physical, emotional, and financial consequences for the baby and the entire family. These formulas are the most common type used in American hospitals.…

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New Data Shows Health Problems from Vaping

Juul, one of the most prominent e-cigarette companies in the United States, is facing multiple lawsuits for engaging in predatory marketing practices and producing dangerous products. The production of these defective e-cigarettes has caused multiple physical and mental health problems for many teenagers. What are the physical health problems caused by vaping? According to data…

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Kushy Punch Profited from Unsafe, Potentially Deadly THC Edibles

The legalization of Cannabis use in numerous states across the country brought an odd combination of controversy and relief. Many individuals have argued for years that the medicinal benefits far outweigh any health dangers and legal consequences. Numerous states put the question on the ballot and have allowed citizens to purchase and consume marijuana and…

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Metformin Recall Spreads to Seven Manufacturers

An investigation into the diabetes medication Metformin by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began in December 2019 after the drug was recalled in other countries. It was announced in May by the FDA that lab tests revealed levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) that came in higher than recommended by the agency. Not long after the…

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Videomicroscope Technology Making Surgery More Efficient and Precise

For many decades, Olympus has developed and manufactured some of the top high-technology photography equipment in the industry. Over the years, the company has expanded its product portfolio, offering innovative equipment solutions for the medical field, and specifically for surgical procedures. In late 2017 the company unveiled its new 4K-3D Video Microscope, ORBEYE. The new…

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