A Michigan State Police (MSP) trooper was seriously injured in a crash yesterday on eastbound I-696 near the Lodge Freeway in Southfield after he was struck by a large construction van. The trooper, who pulled over to the right shoulder, was responding to a vehicle in the…
On June 14, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released another safety communication concerning the type 2 diabetes medication, Invokana (canagliflozin). It warned physicians and patients that Invokana and other similar medications (like Farxiga and Xigduo XR) can increase the risk of serious kidney…
August 2 we have an important decision. We need a new Ingham County Prosecutor. I have studied, read, observed, and learned about all the candidates. Based on all the available information, one candidate stands out as the best – Carol Siemon. She is able to…
Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. But many of these deaths can be prevented. Buckling children in age- and size-appropriate car seats, booster seats, and seat belts reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than half,…
Fayetteville, North Carolina police have filed criminal charges against a man that caused an accident that left five people dead on Cliffdale Road in Fayetteville. A total of eight people were involved in the three car accident on July 1. The driver of a 2000…
Instep and Schwinn swivel wheel jogging strollers have been recalled due to a defect with the front wheel that poses a crash and fall hazard. To date there have been 132 reports of the front wheel becoming loose or unstable, of which 215 have led…
According to a new study, heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec may increase risk of osteoporosis—a disease in which the bones become weak and brittle and prone to fracture. A study in the journal of International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, has raised more concerns about…
My son has a 2010 Ford Fusion, and Ford just sent a recall notice to me. In the recall notice, it tells us to take the vehicle to a dealer and have it repaired as the problem could cause serious injury or death. So, I…
A number of recent studies have linked proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Nexium and Prilosec with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease. In 2010, the FDA warned that the medications could increase risk of bone fracture, and other studies have also connected them to…
As a society, we’ve agreed that every child, no matter what, deserves to reap the benefits that a high-quality education can promise. Legislators have even written this right into federal law, passing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 2004, which guarantees that every student with a…