Parents and teens, an important new study has been released that you should all be aware of. This study indicates that teens are more likely to drive under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription drugs that cause impairment after they have been exposed to similar behavior. Specifically,…
In recent years, American football has become increasingly difficult for many fans to enjoy due to increased public awareness of how many physical consequences players tend to suffer as a result of the game. In particular, the public, players, the NFL and the NCAA are all concerned about the prevalence…
Approximately 10 years ago, safety experts voiced alarm in regards to the increasing rate of elderly drivers on the road. Because elderly drivers have traditionally been associated with heightened rates of preventable car accidents, these experts were deeply concerned that as the number of elderly motorists on American roads increased,…
Voters in Washington and Colorado have determined that legalizing certain amounts of marijuana for adult recreational use is an advisable idea. However, particular consequences of increased marijuana use among the general adult population are proving to be less than ideal. For example, many lawmakers, experts and safety advocates are concerned…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) works hard to ensure that prescription medications are both reasonably safe and effective before they are made accessible to patients. In addition, the FDA makes significant efforts to revise warnings and/or recall any prescription medication that proves to be a truly dangerous drug…
In the United States, new parents are generally not allowed to leave the hospital without first showing hospital staff that they have correctly installed an appropriate car seat for their newborn. For decades, the American public has become increasingly educated in matters of car seat safety. Without these seats, infants…
As many of our readers know, one of the primary missions of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is to ensure that prescription and certain non-prescription medications are both safe and effective for public use. When these medications are potentially unsafe, the FDA does its best to educate the public…
It is all too easy for responsible adults to unintentionally drive while intoxicated above the legal limit. Alcohol metabolizes at different rates depending on a variety of factors. Unfortunately, if you have a few drinks with dinner, you cannot always count on your body’s signals to let you know whether…
We have previously written about how important it is to prevent brain injuries whenever possible and to properly diagnose and treat those that do occur. Whether they occur as a result of auto accidents, maritime accidents, sports-related collisions or a host of other scenarios, brain injuries may be life-altering and…
When you suffer any kind of injury, your body may be affected by that injury long after you stop experiencing symptoms outwardly. In the case of traumatic brain injuries (TBI), a recent study suggests that the brain may be riddled with abnormalities for months after symptoms have abated. This prognosis…