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Invokana was approved by the FDA in 2013, and was hailed as a breakthrough drug in the treatment of type-2 diabetes. But the drug, the first in a family of medications called SGLT2 medications, can have serious side effects that cause suffering for many people who take it. Normally, the kidneys reabsorb glucose (sugar) and...

Winter is here, and as always, it brings much colder weather. When temperatures drop, many people turn to space heaters to stay warm. And when used properly, they're a great way to heat the area around you. But this same source of heat can also be a danger in your home. Each year, space heaters...

According to Consumer Reports, federal law prohibits auto dealers from selling a new car that has an active recall if the repairs have not been completed. There is no comparable law for used cars.  As a result, used cars frequently are sold to unsuspecting consumers without those consumers being aware there is a ticking time...

In 2014, 1.57 billion people worldwide owned smart phones. According to Statistia, that number has ballooned to 2.1 billion in 2016. Smart phone users in the United States increased from 171 million people in 2014 to 207.1 million people in 2016. This substantial increase means more people driving on the roads while using their phones. Driving...

We all visit hospitals and medical facilities for one reason: to get better. When healthcare professionals mishandle patients or medical equipment, tragedies can follow. A recent case in Texas highlights the dangers of an error in a hospital setting, for Alabama residents and nationwide. A tragic and preventable death Katrina Clark was 29 years old...

A hazard on the road, even long after the moment of impact When a tire blows out on your car, it can result in a devastating accident. Hit a pothole wrong or drive with a tire that has low tread or is misaligned and it could pop, leaving dangerous debris in the road and possibly...

Pedestrian accidents present a significant risk to walkers at all times of day. However, the risk of accidents involving pedestrians is greater at certain times than at others. In particular, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns there is an increased chance of a pedestrian and automobile colliding at night time after it has gotten...

At approximately 12:10 PM, Alabama police received a call alerting them to a collision involving a motorcycle and a car. The car was a four-door Kia and he motorcycle was a 1997 Harley Davidson. The accident had happened at an intersection, according to The Anniston Star. The specifics of the accident were still under investigation,...

There are thousands of commercial truck accidents in Alabama each year, leaving more than a thousand people injured and others killed. Nationwide, hundreds of thousands of trucks are involved in accidents every year. These accidents have different causes, many involving the driver's behavior-such as speeding, distracted driving or alcohol use. But an overlooked factor in...