January 10, 2018 Pros and Cons of Pennsylvania Driving Age Obtaining a driver’s license is a right of passage for a teenager, but statistics show that teens may not be ready to handle the responsibilities that come with a driver’s license. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety claims that drivers between the ages of 15 and 19 are at the highest risk of getting into … Read More »
December 5, 2017 Most Dangerous Toys of 2017 The holidays are approaching, and parents will be on the lookout for this year’s hottest toys. Before deciding what gifts to give, however, they should consider toy safety. Defective toys can have hidden dangers for kids and may have resulted in numerous recalls in the past year. World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (WATCH) recently … Read More »
November 21, 2017 Kids and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that traumatic brain injuries – commonly known as TBIs – are a leading cause of death and disability across the United States. The CSC estimates that as many as one-third of all injury-related fatalities are the result of TBIs. The news for kids is particularly frightening. … Read More »
November 17, 2017 Stopping Aspirin Therapy May Increase Cardiovascular Risks According to data found throughout the course of a recent Swedish study, stopping low-dose aspirin therapy can increase cardiovascular risks – such as heart attack and stroke – by nearly 40%. Aspirin therapy, or taking a low-dose of aspirin daily as per a doctor’s recommendation, may be prescribed after a person has had a heart … Read More »
November 16, 2017 Parking Lot Safety During the Holiday Season As holiday shoppers eagerly head to the malls and shopping centers in search of the perfect gift, many are unaware of the dangers they may face. The parking lots of many retail establishments are high-risk areas for injury, crime, and even fatality. During the prime holiday shopping season that extends from late November into early … Read More »
November 14, 2017 Kids With Allergies: Schools and Staff Are Often Unprepared A new study has found that when a child has a severe allergic reaction at school, he or she may receive medication from an untrained staff member instead of a school nurse. Because schools sometimes fail to have nurses available, administrators need to ensure that training is provided to staff members as well as students … Read More »
November 11, 2017 The Real Risk of Children and Young Adults Falling out of Windows The parents of an 18-year-old student are demanding more stringent safety measures in colleges across the United States after their son suffered serious injuries from accidentally falling out of his second-story dormitory window at Washington State University (WSU). Younger children also face serious risks of falling: according to Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW), 3,300 children under … Read More »
November 3, 2017 Health Alert: Even if You Don’t Smoke, You May still be at Risk for Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer for men and women. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), approximately 14% of all new cancers every year are either small cell or non-small cell lung cancers – and the ACS estimates that this year, lung cancers will take the lives of nearly 156,000 … Read More »
November 1, 2017 Preliminary Report on the Upper Darby SEPTA Crash The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) just released its preliminary report on the Upper Darby SEPTA train crash that occurred in August. A total of 43 people were transported to nearby hospitals to treat non-life threatening injuries. Although the NTSB has not yet determined the probable cause of the accident, the report cites problematic weather … Read More »
