For Consumers

Tree Stand Accidents, not Guns, Account for Majority of Hunting Injuries and Deaths

By WBE | 4.24.2018 | For Consumers, Uncategorized, You Should Know
  When Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost suffered a near-fatal hunting injury in 2017, it drew national attention to a growing problem. The 62-year-old skipper was hurt while hunting ...
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FDA Orders “Unique” Restriction on Essure

By WBE | 4.9.2018 | For Consumers, In The News, You Should Know
  Essure, the permanent birth control device made by Bayer, has come under serious scrutiny in recent years. Concerns over safety and numerous reported complications have contributed to ...
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Starbucks Ordered to Add Cancer Warnings on Coffee in California

By WBE | 4.2.2018 | For Consumers, In The News, You Should Know
  California is often seen as a laid back, easygoing state, but they are extremely serious when it comes to informing citizens about potentially cancer-causing products. We’ve previously ...
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The 3 Biggest Misconceptions about Abuse-Deterrent Opioids

By WBE | 2.26.2018 | For Consumers, You Should Know
  When trying to combat a problem as pervasive and deadly as the opioid epidemic, ensuring that the public is well-informed becomes crucial. But with drug manufacturers going to extreme ...
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Raw Water Trend Could Pose Major Health Risks

By WBE | 1.17.2018 | For Consumers, In The News, You Should Know
  Food and beverage trends are nothing new, especially when they’re marketed as having health benefits. Many conscience consumers are willing to spend more money on products that are ...
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The FCC Voted to Repeal Net Neutrality. Here’s What Happens Next

By WBE | 12.14.2017 | For Consumers, In The News, You Should Know
  On Thursday, December 14th, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held their highly-publicized hearing to gut net neutrality regulations enacted under the Obama administration. ...
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The Fate of the CFPB is Now in Donald Trump’s Hands

By WBE | 11.20.2017 | For Consumers, You Should Know
  “Buyer beware” is a phrase we’re all familiar with. And while being responsible consumers is in everyone’s best interest, there’s only so much we can do when the ones ripping us off ...
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Be Aware of Pyramid Schemes

By WBE | 11.16.2017 | For Consumers, You Should Know
  Most people have heard of pyramid schemes and know that they are an evil to be avoided.  However, fewer people know how pyramid schemes operate and why they are illegal.[1]  The ...
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What You Should Know About Essure and Nickel Allergies

What You Should Know About Essure and Nickel Allergies

By WBE | 10.18.2017 | For Consumers, In The News, You Should Know
A few years ago, The New York Times published a story about how the rising popularity of devices like Fitbit fitness trackers led to a spike in allergic reactions. Consumers were frequently ...
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Xarelto, Similar Blood Thinners Named Most Dangerous Drugs

By WBE | 9.26.2017 | For Consumers, In The News, You Should Know
  If you were asked to name the most dangerous drugs on the market, what would your answer be? Would it be opioids like fentanyl or OxyContin, two drugs so powerful and addictive that a ...
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Alexa, Give me an Update: The Changing Legal Landscape in the World of New Technology

By WBE | 9.6.2017 | For Consumers, In The News, You Should Know
  Like thousands of others around the world, I recently added a new presence in my home: Alexa.  Alexa (the virtual assistant accessed through the Amazon Echo) sits on my kitchen counter ...
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Drugs and Devices Disproportionately Endanger Women’s Health

By WBE | 8.2.2017 | For Consumers, You Should Know
  Healthcare is one of the most divisive and hotly-debated topics in America right now. From the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act to the debate over what services should ...
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