Kia issues recalls over loose parts creating possible roadway hazards, over 300K vehicles impacted

Kia issues recalls over loose parts creating possible roadway hazards, over 300K vehicles impacted

Kia America issued two recall notices within a week for more than 300,000 vehicles over loose parts near the doors and windows that can fall off and pose a potential hazard to other drivers. The recalls affect 201,149 Telluride models from 2023 to 2025 over faulty door belt moldings and 100,063 K5 models from 2023 … Read more

What is ‘Sick Santa Syndrome’? Doctor warned of hazards of dressing as St. Nick in the ‘80s

What is ‘Sick Santa Syndrome’? Doctor warned of hazards of dressing as St. Nick in the ‘80s

Forget “naughty” and “nice” — Santa should probably be checking twice for “nauseous” and “feverish.” Unfortunately, the many men donning Santa suits every December don’t have the power to know where viruses might be lurking, inspiring one doctor — and sometimes Santa Claus — to publish his warnings about “Sick Santa Syndrome” in a 1986 medical … Read more

Here are the uniquely urban hazards that endanger NYC dogs

Here are the uniquely urban hazards that endanger NYC dogs

Life can be ruff for the cosmopolitan canines of New Yorkie.  Limbs caught in revolving doors and lethal rat poison on the sidewalk are just a couple of the quintessentially urban hazards that Big Apple pooches face, according to a city-based veterinarian with nearly 40 years on the job.  Recently, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus was reading … Read more

Burning scented candles comes with serious safety risks — follow these tips to avoid hazards

Burning scented candles comes with serious safety risks — follow these tips to avoid hazards

Scented candles have become a beloved fixture in numerous households, admired for their ability to fill spaces with delightful fragrances and create a cozy atmosphere. Whether it’s the calming scent of lavender, the refreshing aroma of citrus, or the earthy notes of wood, these candles cater to a wide range of preferences and occasions, enhancing the … Read more

Target recalls 5 million Threshold candles over burn, laceration hazards

Target recalls 5 million Threshold candles over burn, laceration hazards

Target is recalling almost 5 million candles over laceration and burn hazards, according to a Thursday notice from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall impacts some 4.9 million Threshold-branded glass jar candles sold in multiple sizes and various scents — including water mint and eucalyptus, apple blossom and breeze and warm cider and … Read more