Kia recalls Stinger, K900 sedans for increased fire risk
Kia is recalling 36,248 sedans equipped with its 3.3-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine because a hose can deteriorate and lead to an oil leak that can spark a fire, the NHTSA…
Jeep recalls 338,238 Grand Cherokee for loss of control risk
A damaged bolt on certain Jeep Grand Cherokee midsize crossover SUVs and Grand Cherokee L three-row SUVs can cause the front wheel to flop outward, resulting in a loss of…
New insights into immune system role in lung cancer risk
Recent developments in cancer research have highlighted the vital role of the immune system, particularly in the notable successes of cancer immunotherapy. Now, a paradigm-shifting study led by researchers at…
Diabetes medication class tied to lower risk of kidney stones
Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased risk of kidney stones, but some forms of treatment for this condition may also have the benefit of lowering risk of kidney stones.…
Exposure to even moderate levels of radon linked to increased risk of stroke
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linked to an increased risk of stroke.…
Childhood trauma increases risk of chronic pain in adulthood, research to-date highlights
Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or neglect, either alone or combined with other types of childhood trauma, increases the risk of chronic pain and related disability in adulthood, according to…
Children who play baseball risk elbow injury
Youth baseball players are prone to elbow pain and injuries, including repetitive overuse changes and fractures, based on the maturity of their bones, according to a new study being presented…
Hormonal contraceptives in teens may alter risk assessment, rat study suggests
Hormonal contraceptives taken by adolescents may influence development of the brain in a way that alters the recognition of risks, a new study in rats suggests. Scientists at The Ohio…
Low-intensity fires reduce wildfire risk by 60%
There is no longer any question of how to prevent high-intensity, often catastrophic, wildfires that have become increasingly frequent across the Western U.S., according to a new study by researchers…
Toyota recalls millions of RAV4s for battery fire risk
Toyota on Wednesday announced the recall of 1,854,000 RAV4 crossover SUVs fitted with a replacement 12-volt battery. The battery could become loose during hard driving, and the positive (red) battery…