As a desert resident, you are no stranger to the sweltering heat that can make life unbearable during the summer months. Prolonged exposure to high heat and direct exposure to the sun can be hazardous, especially for the young, the elderly and those with chronic health conditions. Heatwaves pose serious health risks such as heat […]

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Weighted blankets have become popular ways for adults to relieve anxiety and improve their sleep. It was only a matter of time before weighted blankets for babies hit the market. In theory, if they worked for restless adults, they could work for babies. However, experts now know that weighted blankets, swaddles and sacks pose a […]

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Countertop blenders mix, crush and puree food using a rotating blade at the bottom of the jar. As effective as this blade is at cutting and mixing, it also makes the appliance dangerous if it detaches or breaks off mid-operation. The manufacturer BlendJet has recalled 4.8 million of its BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders over risks […]

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Toys with small parts will always pose a choking hazard to children, but one recent federal notice has raised concerns about certain small parts that are even more dangerous than usual. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) posted an online notice warning about the danger of high-powered magnetic balls inside toys. CPSC’s notice comes […]

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Thousands of Black women have filed lawsuits claiming that the hair relaxer products they’ve been using gave them uterine cancer. A new report has found that women have filed over 7,000 lawsuits since a U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) report in October 2022 found an association between frequent use of hair straightening chemicals and […]

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No matter how small, a loose part left unchecked can lead to catastrophic failure for any mechanical device. This is the crux of the matter with Toyota’s latest recall, involving improperly secured batteries. The automaker is recalling about 1.9 million of its RAV4 small SUVs to fix a battery problem. According to Toyota, the affected […]

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Manufacturers recall their products for a variety of reasons. It might be due to a design flaw that makes the item dangerous or the product used the wrong labels. But sometimes, manufacturers recall a product for something that happened during manufacturing, making their normally safe goods unsafe. Mattress company FXI has recalled about 48,000 Novaform […]

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Many people get bitten by dangerous dogs simply because they’re not sure how to react in the moment. If a dog charges them and looks like it’s going to attack, they have to make a decision in a split second, and they may yell or run away. Either is an instinctive reaction, part of the […]

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You probably heard the news recently: another vehicle recall. This time, millions of cars and SUVs manufactured by Hyundai were recalled. Why? The vehicles can spontaneously catch fire, which affects various Hyundai car and SUV models from 2010 to 2017. If you have one, park them well away from your home and other structures until […]

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Dehumidifiers are essential appliances in any home or space with high humidity. They extract water from the air, helping reduce humidity and making rooms feel much more comfortable. But like any electric appliance, dehumidifiers can also have issues that can make them dangerous. Such was the case with a recent recall for over 1.5 million […]

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