Ford is recalling the popular Escape SUV because it has a reservoir cap that may leak brake fluid and cause a fire. The Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans are being recalled over a torque converter output shaft that may fail, causing the a cars to lose power and crash. Several minor accidents were reported and, luckily, in only one accident were there minor injuries. Consumers who drive any of the vehicles mentioned above should watch out for any notices from Ford. Recall notices are expected to be sent out late January. For more information about the Ford minivan recall, consumers may c

It's that time of year where your heater is on and you're snuggled up in a blanket in front of the TV. But did you know your heater may be a source of carbon monoxide(CO) poisoning?  Depending on the source, CO poisoning deaths account for somewhere between 200 and 700 deaths per year in the U.S. and for every death, approximately 5 more people will end up in the hospital with CO related injuries. These types of injuries can include memory loss, learning disabilities and personality changes.  Some potential sources of CO poisoning included furnaces, hot water heaters, grills, and gas stoves.

Did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires?  Leaving cooking unattended is the number one contributing factor to house fires.  If you are cooking, be sure that anything that can catch fire is away from your stovetop.  According to the Tucson Fire Department, you should check your smoke alarms once a month and change batteries out annually.  Almost two thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in homes in which there were no smoke alarms, or the smoke alarms were not working properly.  Practice an escape plan with your family: knowing what to do beforehand is

Did you know 5.3 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's?  Wandering off is a common symptom in patients who suffer from this disease, but fortunately new technology on the market today can help caretakers and/or family member locate a missing loved one.  GPS or Global Positioning System, devices can now be embedded in the sole of a shoe.  If your loved one wanders off, instead of panicking and looking frantically for them, you can locate them by looking on your phone or computer.   You can also be alerted by GTX(the shoe manufacturer) via text message if your loved one wanders out of yo

New Year's Eve is right around the corner and many people are going to be lighting fireworks in celebration.  While you might enjoy the festivities, your dog may be frightened by all the noise.  Here are some tips from the Humane Society of Southern Arizona(HSSA) on keeping your pets safe: 1. Keep all pets indoors and make sure they are equipped with a well-fitting collar and up-to-date ID tag. 2. Don't tie out a pet in the yard to keep it from escaping. Not only is it illegal in Pima County; your pet can injure itself while trying to escape or fall victim to desert predators. 3.  Implant