July 10, 2022 Osteoarthritis: New Study Shows How to Limit Knee Pain According to a study recently published in the Arthritis & Rheumatology journal, individuals who suffer from knee osteoarthritis (the most common type of arthritis) can stave off new bouts of pain or worsening pain simply by introducing more walking to their lifestyle. This new data is not only hopeful, but also provides people who struggle … Read More »
July 8, 2022 July: Sarcoma Awareness Month According to the Mayo Clinic, sarcoma is a type of cancer that occurs in various locations of the body. Sarcoma is a general term used to encompass a broad group of cancers that begin in the bones as well as in the soft (connective) tissues (soft tissue sarcoma). Although there are more than 70 types … Read More »
June 30, 2022 Why Do Cervical Cancers Go Undiagnosed? Cervical cancer is a severe medical condition affecting many women and their families yearly. However, it is one of the most easily detected and preventable forms of cancer. Undiagnosed or misdiagnosed cervical cancer is dangerous. Not only does it result in more intensive treatment, but it also drastically decreases the survivability of the disease. There … Read More »
June 29, 2022 Who Are the Victims of Tractor-Trailer Accidents? Tractor-trailers are a leading cause of severe road injuries and death. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the vast majority of victims of fatal accidents are occupants of smaller vehicles sharing the road with tractor-trailers, also known as 18-wheelers. The remaining victims are almost equally divided between occupants of the tractor-trailer, pedestrians, … Read More »
June 24, 2022 Safety Tips for Celebrating this 4th of July As people around the country prepare to ring in the July 4th holiday, remember: staying safe needs to be a number one priority. There is no shortage of traveling, fireworks, swimming, and cooking during Independence Day, but with each of these fun, family and friend-oriented activities comes a few associated dangers. Check out some of … Read More »
June 22, 2022 New NHTSA Data Shows Highest Number of Traffic Deaths Since 2005 According to the most recent projections from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, an estimated 42,915 people died in traffic accidents in 2021. The agency’s projections represent not only a 10.5% increase from the 38,824 deaths that occurred the year before, but also the highest number of reported traffic fatalities since 2005. Motor … Read More »
June 20, 2022 Crock-Pot Manufacturer Facing Numerous Law Suits Due to Consumer Injuries Plaintiffs in a suit against Sunbeam Products Inc. and Newell Brands, its parent company, are claiming that they sustained injuries stemming from a dangerous product defect. The plaintiffs allege that the lids of Sunbeam’s crock-pots contain a defect which causes them to erupt, burning users with the heated contents inside. According to an attorney who … Read More »
June 13, 2022 Observing National Safety Month This June, take some time to join the National Safety Council (NSC) in observing National Safety Month. This annual observance addresses key workplace safety and health topics in order to reduce the hundreds of thousands of preventable occupational injuries and fatalities that occur each year. For this year’s National Safety Month, the NSC is focusing … Read More »
June 9, 2022 Safeguard Yourself Against Skin Cancer Skin cancer, or the abnormal growth of skin cells, is the most common cancer in the United States. Typically resulting from exposure to the sun, there are three primary types of skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. As you and your loved ones enjoy spending time outdoors this summer, remember to … Read More »
