January 11, 2019 Are 80% of Heart Attacks and Strokes Preventable? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are urging people to more seriously prioritize their health, especially since the agency’s new numbers on heart attacks and strokes were just released. The findings indicate that 80% of the heart attacks and strokes happening every year are avoidable – and largely by making simple lifestyle changes, … Read More »
January 9, 2019 Winter Car Seat Tips It is always crucial to make sure little ones are buckled in safely – but during the winter this task can be especially difficult when it comes to car and booster seats. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has a general rule to make it simple for parents and caretakers: kids should not wear any … Read More »
January 8, 2019 Autonomous Cars Auto industry enthusiasts have been anticipating the day when autonomous vehicles will be out on the open road. With help from a recent decision by American auto safety regulators, that day may be coming sooner rather than later. Getting Autonomous Vehicles on the Road Autonomous cars are self-driving vehicles that operate without standard devices including … Read More »
December 28, 2018 Philly Ranked as One of Most Dangerous Cities for Bicyclists If you are a cyclist who lives in Philadelphia, it is probably no surprise that the city was named the ninth-most dangerous in the country for bicyclists. Conducted by 24/7 Wall Street, researchers accumulated data (such as the number of traffic fatalities compared to overall population size) from a total of thirty-two different cities. They … Read More »
December 27, 2018 Truck Safety in Construction Zones Accidents in work zones occur every day throughout the United States. Over the past five years, over 200,000 injuries and over 4,000 deaths have been attributed to construction zone accidents on highways. Driving in a construction zone can be extremely hazardous for large trucks. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), over 130 fatalities involving … Read More »
December 19, 2018 Why is Salmonella Dangerous? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), salmonella causes approximately 1.2 million illnesses and more than 20,000 hospitalizations every year – and the infection also kills about 450 people annually. The majority of salmonella cases are caused by contaminated foods (approximately 80%). In order to limit the likelihood of becoming infected with … Read More »
December 16, 2018 Dram Shop/Social Host Liability and Holiday Parties The winter holidays are an especially dangerous time to be on the roads, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency reports that 29 people die each day in the U.S. due to alcohol-related vehicle crashes. During this time of year, many people are attending holiday parties where alcohol is served. As … Read More »
December 14, 2018 One-Third of Teens Text Behind the Wheel According to a recently published study in the Journal of Adolescent Health, at least one in three teenagers admit to texting while driving. More than 101,000 teenagers 14-years-old and above were asked a variety of questions about unsafe driving behaviors – and the findings are both eye opening and scary. Teen Driving Statistics The Centers … Read More »
December 13, 2018 Children’s Medication Recall Alert Tris Pharma is recalling three lots of Infants’ Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension – or liquid ibuprofen – because the product may contain a higher concentration of the medication than intended, leading it to be a dangerous drug. The recalled infants’ pain reliever and fever reducer is sold at stores like CVS, Wal-Mart, and Family Dollar. … Read More »
