Extra Passengers Can Distract Teen Drivers
Last December, Pennsylvania’s new teen driver laws went into effect. Included in these laws is a provision that limits the number of passengers a teen driver can have in their car when they first obtain their... Read more »
Antidepressants May Increase the Risk of Falling in Nursing Homes
Falls are a major issue among nursing home residents because nearly one-third result in injury, and a new study has found that certain residents may be at an even greater risk for... Read more »
Fewer Child Drownings Reported Nationwide
Drowning is one of the leading causes of child mortality in the United States, and tragic accidents can happen in a matter of seconds. Thankfully, figures published in The Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics show progress has... Read more »
Pedestrian Accidents Involving Headphones Have Increased
Many people today like a soundtrack when they walk, using their smart phones and MP3 players to shut out the noise of trucks, buses, and cars. While this might make walks more enjoyable, it can also make them... Read more »
Kids' Sports Are More Competitive and Concussions Are More Common
I'm a huge Pens fan, so watching Sidney Crosby get sidelined due to concussion symptoms is tough. It's difficult seeing someone so young and so talented suffer such a serious injury. Even though as a... Read more »
"Heading" the Soccer Ball Could Mean Injuring the Brain
Heading the ball, or using one's head to direct the ball, during soccer practices or games may increase a player's risk for brain injuries, according to a recent study done by researchers... Read more »
Workplace Injuries Most Common Among Health Care Workers
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2010 Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Report, health care workers are at a far greater risk for workplace injuries than people in any other... Read more »
BPA Levels Can Be Raised by Canned Foods
One serving of canned food a day can significantly raise a person's bisphenol-A (BPA) levels, say Harvard researchers. Some studies have linked elevated levels of BPA to side effects such as heart... Read more »
Senate Approves Legislation on Preventing Head Injuries in Student-Athletes
The state Senate recently approved new legislation that aims to prevent traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in student athletes.
The proposed law would require coaches to remove student athletes from play who show signs... Read more »
Torn Corneas, Blurry Vision Linked to Recalled Contact Lenses
Reports of torn corneas and blurred vision have led the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to threaten to issue a public warning about recalled Avaira Toric contact... Read more »
