Playgrounds are hives of activity, filled with excited children who often do not understand the hazards at local parks. Although there are strict laws aimed at making playgrounds as safe as possible,…
According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, unintentional injuries killed at least 130,000 people in 2011. More than 24 percent of those deaths happened in…
No economy can function properly without an effective transportation system. Unfortunately, the need to transport goods across the country often puts strain on the drivers who make the trek.
In May 2014, German drug manufacturer Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals agreed to settle 4,000 state and federal lawsuits filed by patients who had suffered uncontrollable bleeding or lost family members due to the…
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration approved the use of anticoagulant Pradaxa (Dabigatran) in October 2010. By 2011, more than 500 patients who were using the drug had died, and thousands more…
Cycling is a great way for people of all ages to stay fit while enjoying the outdoors. Unlike running or high-intensity strength training, cycling has minimum impact on your joints yet it…
Who doesn’t love a pool party? Great food, quality time with friends and family, and of course, a few timeless cannonballs are the perfect combination for an enjoyable autumn day.
It’s no secret that drunk driving is an epidemic in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol contributed to a deplorable 31 percent of all traffic…
