As if there weren’t enough tragedy surrounding opioid drugs, a new study in the journal Pediatrics found that over 47% of all child poisoning deaths in the U.S. involve opioids. By contrast, over-the-counter allergy, cold, and pain medications were involved in just...
Seven to nine hours of sleep is recommended for adults. Yet, there are various reasons why many people do not get enough sleep. Whether it is from diagnosed insomnia, staying up late with friends, working late, or a myriad of other reasons, lack of sleep is a common...
On Feb. 15, Tesla recalled almost 363,000 of its vehicles – certain versions of the Model 3, Model S, Model X and Model Y. What the vehicles had in common was what Tesla calls its “Full Self-Driving” system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...
For some, facing drunk driving charges can be a shock. Perhaps they felt fine when they got behind the wheel, or they only had a few drinks at the bar. They did not think they were intoxicated at all. Yet, the blood test indicated a 0.08% blood alcohol concentration...
Secondary exposure to asbestos remains a legitimate health threat. How does it happen? Usually it happens when workers in occupations like the building and construction trades unknowingly encounter asbestos on the jobsite and wear their contaminated clothing home. Or,...
One of the most essential elements of safe driving is being able to see what is around your vehicle to avoid hitting another car or an object. Some vehicles carry a more considerable risk than others, depending on the type of vehicle. Understanding the risks Large...
We make countless choices when it comes to how we can stay safe behind the wheel. We research and buy safe cars, put our seat belts on and obey traffic laws. But there is one thing we don't choose which can affect our crash and injury risks: our gender. Male vs....
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson faces nearly 40,000 lawsuits from people who say they got mesothelioma or ovarian cancer after using the company’s talc-based Baby Powder. The plaintiffs claim the talc J&J used was contaminated with asbestos. Most of...
Your teen is excited to finally get his or her driver’s license, but you are a little worried. Your child may be responsible, but the road can be a dangerous place for even the most seasoned driver. It is likely you have heard just how dangerous the roads can be for...
Your first DUI was a mistake. Repeated DUI convictions, though, and the state of Tennessee doesn’t see it that way. The state sees repeat offenders as very problematic and has set the penalties to increase after each new offense. You may have pled guilty to your first...
