March 4, 2018 Traffic Fatalities According to the National Safety Council (NSC), motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for people under 24-years-old and the second-leading cause of death for people over 25. Even though some car crashes aren’t preventable, many of them are. By taking precautionary measures and committing to driving responsibly, every person can help lower … Read More »
March 3, 2018 Flu and Heart Attacks This flu season has been a tough one for individuals across the country. In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, health officials have said that the 2017-2018 season is one of the worst ones they’ve seen in recent years. A new medical study has confirmed that not only does the flu make feel sick, but that it … Read More »
March 2, 2018 Dangers of Cigarettes While it’s no surprise that smoking cigarettes can kill, a new meta-analysis of more than 150 medical studies warns that smoking as few as one-to-five cigarettes per day can result in deadly cardiovascular conditions, such as coronary heart disease. Published in the BMJ, the meta-analysis confirms that individuals who smoke one cigarette a day are … Read More »
March 1, 2018 PA’s Opioid Campaign Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf recently took several steps to combat the rising rates of addiction and fatal overdoses sweeping across the state. Because he made a disaster declaration, Wolf is allowed to circumvent legislative approval in order to provide emergent recovery efforts. Considering that a total of 4,362 Pennsylvania residents died from drug overdoses in … Read More »
February 28, 2018 Daylight Savings Time Accidents Daylight savings time (DST) may be good for the environment, but researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder indicate that setting our clocks ahead each spring may cost lives. In a recent study conducted by the University, car accidents rose 17 percent in the week following the shift into DST, and again in the … Read More »
February 24, 2018 New Stroke Responses The American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) issued new treatment guidelines for individuals who experience ischemic strokes. Under the new regulations, certain patients are now eligible to receive not only one but two different medical treatments, both of which could help save lives and reduce the number of common disabilities associated with … Read More »
February 23, 2018 Regulating Opioid Usage A recent report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that as many as one-third of all American adults were prescribed opioids in 2015. However, a National Public Radio (NPR) investigation found that few doctors instruct their patients on how to safely taper off them. With the consequences of opioid abuse ranging from dangerous … Read More »
February 22, 2018 Amtrak’s “Failing” Safety Culture In April 2016, Amtrak passenger train 89 collided with a backhoe (a type of excavation equipment) in Chester, Pennsylvania. Although the operator tried to stop after he observed the equipment and employees working on the track, he was unable to do so before the train made impact. In the months following the derailment, toxicology reports … Read More »
February 21, 2018 Safety Issues in 2018 The top safety concerns for 2018 were recently posted on ConsumerSafety.org, an advocacy group dedicated to researching and sharing important news and updates on product safety affecting the public. While we are still in the beginning of 2018, there are already a host of safety concerns on the horizon. According to this advocacy group, Kobe … Read More »
