Independence Day: Firework Safety
As the Fourth of July approaches, watching fireworks can be a fun and exciting activity -->
Product-Related Deaths: Get the Facts
There are about 8,000 product-related deaths each year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. -->
Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, also -->
Proposed Legislation would Fund Research concerning Burn Pits and their Effects on Troops
A Bill introduced in the House seeks to earmark $30 Million to establish three study -->
In 5-4 Ruling, Justices Say Generic Makers Are Not Liable for Design of Drugs
The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that generic drug manufacturers could not be sued by -->
The Intersection of Golf & The Law
Golfers don’t expect to end up in court or jail while on the course, but -->
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Occurs at 1 in 3 Homes
Reports of serious physical, sexual and verbal abuse are common among the nation’s nursing homes. -->
Traumatic Brain Injury: Long-Term & Severe Outcomes
TBI-Infographic.jpg Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. -->
Impaired Driving: Get the Facts
Who is Most at Risk?Young Drivers: The risk of being involved in a crash involving -->
‘SaferCar’ App from NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association recently unveiled the ‘SafeCar’ app for iPhones. The app -->
Another VSG Win!
Veteran Awarded 100% service connection for Diabetes Type 2 retroactive to June 2008. The Veteran -->
Beta Labs, LTD Announces a Recall of Dietary Supplements Oxyphen, Phentalene, Phen FX, and Red Vipers Due to Possible Health Risk
According to the FDA on June 20th, Beta Labs, LTD (“Beta”), dietary supplement retailer, is -->
Student from Brooklyn Drowns in a Lake at Bear Mountain State Park
A 16-year-old boy from Brooklyn who was on a field trip to Bear Mountain State -->
Driver Killed in Tractor-Trailer Crash on Route 42 in Kiamesha Lake
Yesterday, June 24, authroties were on the scene of a fatal crash that happened between -->
Two Hurt in 9W Motorcycle Crash
Two tourists from Germany were hurt when they lost control of their motorcycle and crashed -->
The Heart Perils of Pain Relievers
Common pain relievers such as ibuprofen and naproxen, or Nsaids, are the go-to drugs for -->
As VA works to eliminate one backlog, one more might emerge
By Jared Serbu Over the past several months, the Department of Veterans Affairs has taken -->
New Findings on Gulf War Illness
USA Today- Kelly Kennedy Researchers have discovered two areas of brain atrophy in Gulf War -->
Pedestrian Hit by Police Cruiser Along Route 209 in Deer Park
An Orange County pedestrian was hospitalized overnight with serious injuries after getting hit by a -->
Warm Weather Increases Dangers of Heat Stroke in Children
Already this year, 7 children have died of a heatstroke after being left in vehicles. -->