Year: 2017
What is the connection between baby powder and cancer?
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
What is the link between mental health and DUI charges?
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
Can “textalyzers” help curb distracted driving?
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,
Before you tailgate, be aware of the possible DUI penalties
With fall’s cooler temperatures comes a welcome respite from the heat. And, of course, now it’s football season. You may be staying in town for University of Tennessee at Chattanooga games (which begin on September 16), heading up Interstate 75 to Knoxville to watch the University of Tennessee, or taking a road trip to Nashville
Fatigue exacerbates effects of alcohol in drivers
A recent report issued by Reuters Health shows that sleep deprivation can cause people with even relatively modest amounts of alcohol in their systems to show many of the classic poor decisions and unsafe driving habits typically seen in intoxicated drivers. The small study, performed at Monash University’s Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience in
Commercial driver DUI: what you need to know
Many people don’t realize that there are actually different standards for drunk driving for those with a commercial driver’s license and those with a standard license. While a standard driver commits the offense of DUI when his or her blood alcohol concentration is .08% or above, a commercial driver commits an offense of DUI if
Could portable breathalyzers prevent DUIs?
A pilot program in Colorado aims to prevent subsequent DUI arrests among those who’ve already been convicted of drunk driving. The initiative provides portable breathalyzers for personal use, ideally before people climb behind the wheel of a vehicle and risk arrest or a crash. The program aimed to outfit approximately 200 people with prior DUI
Motorcycle crashes: injuries and risk factors
Motorcycles offer lots of freedom to riders. There is nothing between you and the wind, the sun, and the fresh air. Of course, sometimes that comes at a price; there is literally nothing protecting you from injury in the event of an accident. Injuries in motorcycle crashes can be particularly severe because there aren’t barriers
Can you challenge a breathalyzer result?
In order to be found guilty of DUI charges for alcohol intoxication in Tennessee based on your blood alcohol level, the prosecution must prove that you had a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. In Tennessee, this proof comes from either breath or blood testing. DUI convictions come with long-term serious consequences. Even if
Even non-prescription medications can cause serious side effects
When you wake up with a headache or facing cold symptoms, you may reach for an over the counter pain reliever such as Tylenol, Advil, Aleve or Bayer (or a generic equivalent). You may assume that since these medications are readily available at pharmacies, discount stores, gas stations and supermarkets, they must be safe for