By Staff Writer A driver down the highway pulls out in front of you, making you slam on your brakes to avoid a collision. Do you: a) Take a deep breath and continue driving? b) Honk your horn once and continue driving? c) Repeatedly honk your horn and tailgate the car? If you answered “c,” […]

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By Staff Writer Millions of products flood into the American market on a daily basis—from home and abroad. Many of these are tested for safety, but there are still many more that may pose a danger to consumers. To respond to this threat, the U.S. government has created four regulatory agencies responsible for keeping you […]

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By Staff Writer After last years fungal meningitis outbreak that killed close to 60 people, 9 of who were Tennesseans, and injured hundreds more, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cracking down on “compounding pharmacies” though a crash inspection program. Compounding pharmacies are businesses managed by drug manufacturers, and this classification currently exempts them […]

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By Staff Writer Boating season has officially begun. With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial kickoff of that happy time of year when thousands head to lakes, rivers, and reservoirs to relax, boating season also unfortunately means the start of more accidents in and on the water. In 2011 alone, there were a reported 4,588 […]

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