January 28, 2011
Halloween Safety
Halloween is an exciting and celebratory time, especially for children. During this seasonal autumn holiday children love thinking of original costume ideas, dressing up, making candy apples, attending Halloween parties, and eating the bagfuls of candy that they’ve earned from a night of trick-or-treating. However, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that…
January 28, 2011
Winter Heating And Decorative Products
Home heating equipment and decorative devices are common causes of residential structure fires. Fireplaces, space heaters, and holiday decorations are serious fire hazards. Accordingly, it is often advised that several precautions should be undertaken before one endeavors to utilize such devices to keep their home and families warm, and their residential environment celebratory. Fires originating…
October 29, 2010
Halloween Safety: Trick-or-Treating
Halloween is an exciting and celebratory time, especially for children. During this seasonal autumn holiday children love thinking of original costume ideas, dressing up, making candy apples, attending Halloween parties, and eating the bagfuls of candy that they’ve earned from a night of trick-or-treating. However, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that…
October 12, 2010
Icy Conditions Accompany Winter Weather; Slip And Falls
Many people enjoy the winter season. As wintertime begins to come into view, excitement is abounding. The cold weather often is associated with holiday celebrations, winter sports, and beautiful snow. Outdoor activities such as sledding, snowboarding, skiing, or merely enjoying nature on a on a winter morning after a snowfall are plentiful during this season….
October 12, 2010
Serious Injuries Downplayed As Mere Risk of Water Fun
Many people enjoy the activities which nature has to offer. Particularly, in warm climates or in the summer months, people like to take advantage of their free time by participating in activities on the water. There exists a wide range of activities which people may enjoy on the water, including boating, water skiing, and jet…
August 14, 2009
Stryker Initially Ignores FDA Warnings, Then Recalls Hip Implants
On November 28, 2007, Stryker Corp., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hip and other joint replacements was given a warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding their manufacturing facility in Mahwah, New Jersey. According to the letter, the FDA conducted an inspection of the facility and found substandard conditions. This marked…
August 5, 2009
Veterans Benefits Denial: The Government’s Shortcomings
Veterans in the United States have worked hard to keep this country safe and secure. They have headed off to fight numerous causes, typically leaving their families behind, in order to ensure the safety of their country. Unfortunately, the government has oftentimes failed to provide adequate medical care to these military veterans who have dedicated…
June 26, 2009
Getting Acquainted with ADD/ADHD
Everyone knows that parents these days are constantly being bombarded with warnings about new drugs or diseases or disorders to keep an eye out for. One of the most talked about of these disorders in recent years is undoubtedly Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I am sure that every parent has had…
April 28, 2009
Sun Safety Tips
Summer is just around the corner and many of us are excited about the warm weather and sunshine. Because of the long winters and great local beaches, most New Englanders look forward to spending time outdoors in the sunshine. However, without adequate protection, the sun can be very dangerous. Skin cancers, such as melanoma, are…
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