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 25, 2017 Drugged Driving The Governors Highway Safety Association and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility recently released startling statistics on the rise in drugged driving fatalities. According to their latest research, 43 percent of all driving fatalities reported in 2015 were caused by drugged drivers compared to 37 percent caused by drunk drivers. The latest study was the … Read More »
July 23, 2017 Unsafe SUV Headlights Headlights continue to become sleeker and flashy, however advances in aesthetic and design do not correlate to increased safety. Safety advocates are coming forward to warn the public that newer models of SUVs are equipped with dim headlights, incorrectly aimed beams, and cause excessive glare, endangering motorists and pedestrians. A new study has been published … Read More »
July 18, 2017 Summertime Jobs for Teens can be Dangerous The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that over 19 million workers under the age of 24-years-old begin to work each summer. This means that they account for almost 15% of the overall workforce. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is warning Americans that teens are at a much greater risk … 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 14, 2017 CPSC Finds Children’s Robes in Violation of Flammability Standards Kreative Kids, Inc. is complying with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and recalling several children’s robes that have been found in violation of federal flammability standards. The robes pose a burn hazard to children, so the manufacturer and CPSC are working together to get them off the market before any children are seriously or … 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 »
