All-Terrain Vehicles and Side by Sides send about 100,000 Americans to the emergency room every year. Children under the age of 16 riding ATVs have the highest risk for death.
25% of pet owners say they would go into debt to pay for life-saving medical care for their furry friend. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa speaks to NerdWallet, the company behind this new survey, to discuss the pros and cons of pet insurance.
Reporter Heather Graf explains how hair salons can now be potential safe havens for those facing abusive situations
Reporter Kristin Crowley digs into the surge in ransomware attacks against health systems and what's being done to keep you safe.
Reporter Peter Zampa travels to Michigan to find out how leaders are working to keep kids in class and provide them with a promising future.
Full Episodes
An alarming number of black women are dying during childbirth. How a source of support and advocacy for pregnant women could be a solution.
In a national push to protect public health, the federal government wants lead pipes out of all homes, streets and yards in the next ten years.
We investigate the concerns about who is flying unmanned aircraft during a series of incidents near restricted Air Force space.
Hospitals are under attack as cybercrime against health systems grows across the United States.
Healthcare employees face an increased threat of violence while at work. We investigate what’s being done to protect them from attacks.
For many women, the hair salon is a safe space for self-care. We have an in-depth look at how stylists are trained to see the signs of domestic abuse.
Investigations
All-Terrain Vehicles and Side by Sides send about 100,000 Americans to the emergency room every year. Children under the age of 16 riding ATVs have the highest risk for death.
The NTSB’s mission is to independently investigate all aircraft-involved events, but its frequent use of others for work on-scene troubles critics.
The oil and gas industry has reaped profits without ensuring there will be money to plug and clean up their wells. In Oklahoma, that work could cost more than $7 billion if it falls to the state.
The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk for his signature
For most patients seeking damages for an injury related to flu, measles, polio and other public health vaccines, the process is well-established and transparent. The process also keeps manufacturers out of legal processes and puts the lawsuits in the hands of special federal vaccine courts. But for more than 10,000 Americans who filed a claim due to a potential COVID vaccine-related injury, the process is slow, secretive and handled by a little-known agency that had only four employees when claims began arriving in 2021.
States worry that the proposed rule to remove lead-tainted water pipes by October 16 is unrealistic.
You can’t predict a serious illness or injury which is why one consumer advocacy group is fighting to make sure medical bills don’t appear on your credit reports. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman explains what’s being done to eliminate medical debt from impacting your credit score.
Libraries now offer more than just books. Local libraries also provide residents with audio-visual materials, digital resources, and internet access for all.
Reporter Loren Korn shows us how Chef Michael Roemhildt went from fast and casual to refined.
When you get that photo taken for your new license, it may be kept in a facial recognition system.
Credit card rewards are great, but only if you pay your bills in full and avoid interest. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to Bankrate about the best way to use rewards credit cards.
Our investigators take an in-depth look at what's being done to protect those who are trying to save lives.