August 2, 2017 C. diff Infections Finally Decreasing; Thanks to Less Antibiotics and Better Cleaning Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Emerging Infections Program shows that rates of C. difficile (C. diff), a potentially deadly infection, are on a steady decline. According to the information, this is thanks to fewer antibiotics being used when they shouldn’t be and better cleaning standards at nursing homes and … Read More »
July 31, 2017 Pennsylvania Has 3rd Highest Amount of Worker Injuries According to new information released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Pennsylvania ranks as having the third highest amount of worker injuries. As part of a new program, OSHA now requires employers to report serious, nonfatal workplace injuries. The administration has been compiling data for the last two years in all states that … Read More »
July 31, 2017 CPSC Warns Consumers of Hoverboard Risk Consumers Urged Not to Use LayZ Board Hoverboards After Two Young Girls Die in House Fire The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently confirmed that a LayZ Board hoverboard was involved in a fatal house fire, which claimed the lives of two young girls. As a result, the commission has released an “urgent” warning to … Read More »
July 29, 2017 Report Finds Over ½ of Workers Aren’t First Aid or CPR Trained The report took into account more than 3,000 workers across different industries. Although less than ½ of the workers were CPR or first aid trained, 90% of them said that if their employers offered training that they would voluntarily participate. And, even though most workers didn’t know first aid training themselves, at least 73% of … Read More »
July 20, 2017 Study Finds Link Between Bad Work Conditions and Poor Health According to data collected in a new study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), there is a strong link between unsatisfactory work conditions and poor health. The study found that participants were more likely to report that they suffered from health problems if they were facing problems or stressors in their … Read More »
July 16, 2017 Children’s School Buses Need Seatbelts – Now According to an investigation conducted by PBS, millions of kids ride on a school bus every day and, usually, it is the safest option for transportation. However, many school buses lack seatbelts, and in the case of an accident, this proves to cause serious injuries and fatalities. In the last year alone, there have been … Read More »
July 15, 2017 The Negative Effects of Technology on Kids and Teens Although parents often allow their younger children to play with iPads to keep them busy or learn new things, the study found that with every additional 30-minutes a child spends on a device, there was nearly a 50% jump in the chance for expressive speech delays. An expressive speech delay is when children do not … Read More »
July 14, 2017 Are Fidget Spinners Safe? Fidget spinners are the new craze and have become extremely popular in a very short period of time. They claim to help kids and adults decrease anxiety and reduce their overall stress. While many may enjoy them, some parents are making sure that people know that fidget spinners can be dangerous and come along with … Read More »
July 13, 2017 Bayer Faces Multiple Lawsuits because of Mirena Dangers The big pharmaceutical company Bayer is currently facing lawsuits filed across the country by thousands of women for various health allegations. Most of the women claim that Mirena, an intrauterine device (IUD) used for birth control, has serious and dangerous side effects that Bayer intentionally concealed and failed to warn consumers. IUD’s are small, T-shaped … Read More »
