November 25, 2020 Cervical Cancer Risk Nearly 90% Lower in HPV-Vaccinated Individuals Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally. It used to be one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States, though with an increase in preventive testing (i.e. Pap and human papillomavirus, or HPV, tests) and an HPV vaccine, the numbers have steadily decreased. A Swedish registry … Read More »
November 23, 2020 Is It Safe to Travel This Thanksgiving? Historically, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year. Millions of Americans travel near and far to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. However, making holiday plans during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can be difficult, confusing, and stressful. COVID-19 cases are starting to climb again in certain parts of the … Read More »
November 18, 2020 Preventing Tragedies at Train Crossings Did you know that it is illegal to be on or near train tracks in a vehicle unless you are at a designated crossing? This is because train accidents can cause deadly injuries. In fact, people are injured or killed at train crossings in the United States every day. According to the National Highway Transportation … Read More »
November 13, 2020 Stress-Related Conditions Prevalent Among Caretakers According to the AARP, there were more than 43 million caregivers in the United States in 2019 – and this year the numbers have skyrocketed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregivers are sometimes unpaid (they are usually called “informal caregivers”), though millions of others hold paid, formal positions. Caretakers are our neighbors, friends, … Read More »
November 12, 2020 Philly Traffic Fatalities Highest in 23 Years Philadelphia road deaths have skyrocketed in 2020, increasing by 60% since last year. One hundred twenty (120) people have died from traffic accidents so far, which represents the highest number the city has seen since 1997. These accidents not only affect drivers, but also affects bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists. According to the city’s updated numbers, … Read More »
November 10, 2020 How Common are Slip and Fall Accidents in the Construction Industry? Slip and fall accidents can happen in any workplace environment, from a corporate office or a school to a busy manufacturing plant or warehouse. However, the risk of a serious slip and fall accident in the workplace is highest among construction workers. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 320 construction … Read More »
November 6, 2020 It’s Time: Check Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Each year we like to remind our readers how important it is to check their residential smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Making sure your household alarms are properly installed and working correctly is key in limiting preventable deaths and injuries related to unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning and household fires. If you have not done so … Read More »
November 6, 2020 Study Shows Vaping Increases COVID Risks, Especially in Teens and Young Adults In light of recent findings from a study conducted by researchers at Stanford University, public health advocates are urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implement tighter regulations overseeing the sale and use of e-cigarettes. The study found that young adults and teens that use e-cigarettes are five times more likely to contract COVID-19 … Read More »
November 5, 2020 How Common are Burn Injuries at Construction Sites? Construction workers face a range of workplace hazards every time they walk onto the construction site. From slip and fall accidents to getting struck by falling objects, construction sites can be dangerous places if the appropriate safety precautions are not followed. Depending on the type of work that is being performed and the equipment that … Read More »
