The medical community is being called upon to make procedural changes that would significantly reduce the risk of wrong site and wrong side surgeries. Across the country, about 40 surgeries a week are performed on the…
A new report from the American Automobile Association shows that the financial impact of a fatal vehicle crash is about $6 million. The study from AAA puts a monetary value on things that are affected by…
Consumers should be extremely wary of taking weight loss supplements as they could cause them serious harm. The FDA recently issued a warning in regards to 20 weight loss pills and supplements that have sibutramine. More…
Slip and fall concerns are a reality in some workplaces, and especially in automotive repair shops where oil, chemicals, and other cleaning agents are frequently used. A recent Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspection found an…
Peanuts, rice, flour and other food products were recently found to be stored in packaging susceptible to rodent infestation. Inspectors found significant amounts of rodent and bird matter throughout the Streamwood, Illinois warehouse of Chetak Chicago…
Big rig truckers often feel the pressure to get to their destination ahead of time with the goods and supplies they are entrusted with. It takes quite a bit of teamwork for each driver to accomplish…
The leading cause for injury death in senior citizens is falling. When an older adult lives in a long-term care facility or nursing home, the staff and management should have multiple fall prevention measures in place…
The word is getting out that using a cell phone while driving is not a smart thing. No matter if a person is emailing or texting while driving, 95 percent of drivers know they could compromise…
Driving under the influence of alcohol can cause serious injuries and harm to the driver as well as any people the driver might hit. A recent news headline highlighted how drunk driving changed the life of…
Teen drivers in Illinois may receive an unrestricted driver’s license at age 18. However, from the permit phase at age 15 until the time they receive their initial licenses at age 16 to 17, teens have…