January 11, 2017 Seriousness of Asthma Increases With Ham And Sausage Consumption International studies have shown that there is a link between sausage and ham consumption and worsening cases of asthma as well as its accompanying symptoms. The study, which took place in France, spanned seven years and included nearly one thousand people. While previous information appeared to indicate that a higher body mass index (BMI) contributed … Read More »
January 10, 2017 Philadelphia Products Liability Lawyers: The FDA Pulls Powdered Gloves From The Market The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently banned powdered gloves from health care settings, such as hospital operating rooms and doctor’s offices. The ban, effective by mid January of this year, pertains to all powdered gloves that are already in use as well as all that are being distributed on commercial levels. This will create … Read More »
January 7, 2017 Snow and Ice Slip and Fall Accidents Winter is here, and with it comes an increased risk of falling on snow or ice. Homeowners, retail store managers, and owners of restaurants and public facilities have a legal obligation to clear their parking lots and sidewalks from ice and snow. Those who fail to do so can be held liable for injuries under … Read More »
January 6, 2017 The Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers Discuss Why We Need To Be Careful In The Winter Winter is the deadliest season, and it may not be for the reasons that you suspect. While we often hear reports of heat waves and summertime storms causing fatalities and injuries, it is actually the winter that poses a 20% increased risk for death over the warm or hot weather seasons. A study that utilized … Read More »
January 4, 2017 Risk of Stroke Increases with Alcohol Consumption Many new studies show that if a person drinks heavily, their risk for suffering a stroke increases. Consuming greater than one to two drinks each day increases the chances of a stroke from eight to fourteen percent overall. With strokes being a leading national cause of serious medical issues and even death, it is certainly … Read More »
January 4, 2017 Ear And Teething Medicines For Children Removed From Market Due To Health Risks Two different name brands of children’s medications have been pulled off of the market in a medication recall because they contain too high and potent an amount of belladonna, or “beautiful woman”. Belladonna is a substance that is often used in homeopathic medications. In large doses, it can be extremely dangerous and even potentially fatal. … Read More »
December 30, 2016 Parents Accidentally Giving Children Too Much Medication A new study shows that children are at risk for taking too much medication when their parents use measuring cups as opposed to oral syringes to administer dosages. The study, conducted by a group of pediatric health clinics throughout the United States, showed that the majority of these medicine overdoses occurred with liquid medications. Part … Read More »
December 30, 2016 Philadelphia Fire Department Compiles Home Fire Safety Recommendations The Philadelphia Fire Department has compiled a list of important, fire safety items for residents to use as a guide in their homes or apartments. The checklist details different types of fire safety hazards, such as housekeeping hazards, heating/cooking hazards and electrical hazards. There is also information specifically for parents to keep in mind when … Read More »
December 22, 2016 More CPR Training; More Lives Can Be Saved Nearly 90% of people who suffer sudden cardiac arrest have serious damage to their heart muscle and brain. Sadly, many of them even die because of the severe, unexpected nature of the event and the lack of training that most people have when it comes to life-saving measures. Sudden cardiac arrest is when a person’s … Read More »
