June 2016 Archive

Pennsylvania's love affair with motorcycles is evident anytime you navigate the Keystone State's many throughways, with riders enjoying our highways and byways during the spring, summer and fall months.But enlisting a new generation of motorcycle enthusiasts—including millennials—is now a responsibility all bikers share.

A new study has uncovered a seemingly conflicting trend: while playgrounds are getting safer, emergency room visits for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) at playgrounds have significantly increased in recent years. So what can parents and caregivers do to help prevent playground injuries? There’s no foolproof solution, but there are a few easy things you can do to reduce the risk of your child being hurt.

In a national survey associated with the study, respondents said road and infrastructure deficiencies were a top irritating factor for them as motorists, with more than a third of them classifying them as major issues.

It’s 5 p.m. on a hot summer day, and the neighbor’s kid just knocked on your door to ask if you would like him to mow your lawn for a small fee.

Did you know that in emergency rooms around the nation, the summer months are called “trauma season?” At Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, traumatic injuries sometimes double during the summer months – from 100 per month to between 170 and 200 a month. In adults, trauma cases increase by 25 to 30%, according to UPMC Presbyterian.

During the work week, parents rely on daycares to provide their children with the safest care.

As soon as allergy season hits, many people immediately reach for their allergy medication. Itchy eyes, sneezing, rashes – taking the right medication can quickly get rid of these irritating symptoms. However, these same drugs, called antihistamines, can come with side effects that make driving more dangerous than you realize.