Researchers at the University of Michigan recently found that over one-quarter of newborns that suffered from drug withdrawal symptoms are born in rural areas. This information was found by compiling data from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Because of the results of the study, researchers have concluded that women in rural areas of[…]
International studies have shown that there is a link between sausage and ham consumption and worsening cases of asthma as well as its accompanying symptoms. The study, which took place in France, spanned seven years and included nearly one thousand people. While previous information appeared to indicate that a higher body mass index (BMI) contributed[…]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently banned powdered gloves from health care settings, such as hospital operating rooms and doctor’s offices. The ban, effective by mid January of this year, pertains to all powdered gloves that are already in use as well as all that are being distributed on commercial levels. This will create[…]
Winter is here, and with it comes an increased risk of falling on snow or ice. Homeowners, retail store managers, and owners of restaurants and public facilities have a legal obligation to clear their parking lots and sidewalks from ice and snow. Those who fail to do so can be held liable for injuries under[…]
Winter is the deadliest season, and it may not be for the reasons that you suspect. While we often hear reports of heat waves and summertime storms causing fatalities and injuries, it is actually the winter that poses a 20% increased risk for death over the warm or hot weather seasons. A study that utilized[…]