When you purchase a vehicle, new or used, it’s important to make sure the manufacturer knows that you are the new owner of the car. This may be important for warranty reasons, but it is also important so that you are advised of any safety recalls that are issued that may apply to your vehicle. […]
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What is an MRI and When is it Needed?
An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a technique used to scan the human body and produce detailed images of internal organs. The scan operates by using radio waves and strong magnetic fields to produce detailed images of parts of the body that cannot be seen as well with an ultrasound, a CT scan, or an […]
Baby Suffers Lead Poisoning from Magnetic Teething Bracelet
A 9-month old Connecticut infant developed abnormally high blood lead levels after chewing on a lead magnetic bead bracelet. During a routine checkup, her blood lead level tested at 41 micrograms per deciliter (ug/dL) which was alarmingly higher than the normal level of 5 ug/dL. Investigators with the Center for Disease Control visited the infant’s […]
How to Shop for a Safer Car
When shopping for a new car, you probably have a list of features that you have considered for convenience and luxury including the stereo system, moon roof, and numbers of seats. But an important part of any new car purchase is also a consideration of safety, which includes looking at the results of crash tests […]
Car Owners: If Your Car is Recalled do you Have to Pay for the Repairs?
Most vehicle owners in the U.S. have, at one time or another, received a recall notice in the mail regarding their vehicle. Sometime the recall is issue is small such as a defective interior light – other times the issue is major such as defective power steering or airbags. Either way, the notice lets you […]
