Research has shown that the greater the exposure to asbestos fibers, the more likely it is that serious and often fatal diseases such as lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis will occur.
Given these serious dangers, how do you protect your family against asbestos exposure? Here are four ways you can help your loved ones stay safe.
The change of seasons is generally a wonderful thing. Something we may not consider, however, is how the change affects driving - even though it's not winter yet.
With the transition from summer to fall, rain showers tend to become more frequent, which can result in standing water on roadways. As little as one-twelfth of an inch of water can cause vehicles to hydroplane once speeds reach 35 miles per hour. When a car or truck hydroplanes, traction with the road is lost. The vehicle could then skid or careen out of control.
We've discussed in previous posts the many potential consequences of a DUI conviction. These include jail time, hefty fines, social stigma and the installation of an expensive ignition interlock device. A conviction also means you'll have a criminal history, and Tennessee doesn't allow expungement of DUI convictions. It will be on your record forever.
A study recently published in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health raises concerns about a possible link between asbestos exposure and exploring "off-road" on an all-terrain vehicle/off-road vehicle (ATV). The study, led by an epidemiologist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, suggests the hazards exist anywhere there are naturally occurring asbestos or erionite or at locations where asbestos was present in now-demolished buildings.
The opioid epidemic is nothing short of a national health crisis. Its connection to the issue of drugged driving is only one aspect of a much larger problem.
The number of fatal overdoses from these powerful medications in recent years numbers in the tens of thousands. Overall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention puts the number of lives lost to opioid overdoses since 1999 at a staggering 183,000.
Following months of review of anecdotal and statistical evidence, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recently strengthened warnings on the packaging of one of the most popular drugs for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. The medicine, canagliflozin is sold under the brand names Invokana, Invokamet and Invokamet XR.
In theory, the medication helps diabetes patients better manage their insulin and blood sugar levels. In addition, it should prevent internal damage from diabetes symptoms.
You are probably familiar with baby powder. Baby powder is a ubiquitous household item and a part of many Americans' daily routines. This simple, white powder can be indispensible for parents addressing aggravated diaper rashes. Many women also regularly employ its moisture-wicking properties as a part of their feminine hygiene routine.
However, you may have heard that manufacturers are facing lawsuits for cancer-causing agents in their baby powders. What should you know about baby power and the risk of developing cancer?
If convicted of drunk driving, the charged individual faces potential jail time, high fines and license suspension. Penalties increase in severity with subsequent DUI charges. With such high stakes, you might assume that there are few repeat offenders. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that approximately 1/3 of people charged with DUI are repeat offenders.
People suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and bipolar disorder may self-medicate with alcohol and could be at an increased risk for multiple DUIs. They may use alcohol to temporarily escape their illness and accompanying feelings of hopelessness, anger, fear or depression. Individuals with mental health disorders have a higher rate of alcohol addiction and dependence than the general population. Treatment of the underlying disorder should be addressed and could help to curb drinking and the risk of DUI or repeat DUIs.
The USA Swimming Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to increasing pool safety and access (and teaching children across the country how to swim), reports some sobering statistics about spa and pool-related accidental deaths across the country this summer.
The foundation analyzed national media coverage and found 163 reported drowning deaths of children under the age of 15 in public and private pools and spas across America between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2017. Tragically, nearly 70 percent of the victims were children five years old or younger.
As sad as this news is, it does come with a small "silver lining." Though each and every drowning death of a child is unfathomably sad, there was a decrease year-over-year from 2016. Last year, 205 young people lost their lives in similar circumstances during the same timeframe.
Distracted driving is now at epidemic levels across America. There were an estimated 40,000 traffic fatalities last year alone, a six percent increase from 2015. Furthermore, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports over 391,000 injuries in traffic accidents last year alone caused by distracted driving (driving while texting, talking on cellphones, surfing the web, using apps or updating social networks).
Experts say that the rise in accidents directly correlates to the increasing amount of technology available to drivers.
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