Studies have shown a link between certain chemicals in hair straightening products and an increased risk of developing uterine cancer. The Science on Hair Straighteners and Uterine Cancer A study conducted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences found that women who frequently used hair straighteners were more than two times more likely to develop uterine cancer […]

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 200,000 toy-related injuries requiring emergency room treatment are sustained by children every single year. Here’s how to identify potentially dangerous toys and what to do if your child has been injured by one. What to Look for With Toy Safety Choking Hazards Toys with multiple parts and small or brittle

Can I Sue for Defective Brakes? The answer depends on who is at fault for the brakes failing. If a manufacturer is at fault, then yes, you may have a legal case and the right to compensation. Furthermore, if you have been injured in an accident caused by faulty motor vehicle brakes, then you have

Melanoma Must Be Diagnosed and Treated Early Melanoma is the rarest form of skin cancer, though it is also the most aggressive. This type of cancer spreads quickly through the body if not diagnosed and treated early. If you are diagnosed with melanoma early enough, doctors will most likely be able to eliminate it. However,

Motorcycle helmets are not required for every rider in every state, but it is advisable to wear one even when not required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), helmets reduce the risk of brain injury in a motorcycle accident by nearly 70 percent. Helmet use also reduces the risk of fatal injury by

Drowning is the number one cause of death for children between the ages of one and four in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For children between the ages of five and 14, drowning is the second leading cause of injury and death, just behind motor vehicle accidents. Most

Transvaginal mesh was first used in 2002 to help prevent pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and reduce the risks of stress urinary incontinence. By 2010, one of every three surgeries for POP or stress urinary incontinence involved mesh. However, by 2019, mesh had been banned for use in POP surgeries due to its known dangers. This