Cervical cancer is a severe medical condition affecting many women and their families yearly. However, it is one of the most easily detected and preventable forms of cancer. Undiagnosed or misdiagnosed cervical cancer is dangerous. Not only does it result in more intensive treatment, but it also drastically decreases the survivability of the disease. There[…]

Tractor-trailers are a leading cause of severe road injuries and death. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the vast majority of victims of fatal accidents are occupants of smaller vehicles sharing the road with tractor-trailers, also known as 18-wheelers. The remaining victims are almost equally divided between occupants of the tractor-trailer, pedestrians,[…]

In 2019, about 183,000 children were injured in traffic accidents, and hundreds of these injuries were fatal, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Many of these injuries and deaths could have been prevented. Parents can help keep their children safe in the car by doing the following: Purchase approved car[…]

Although accidents involving pedestrians in Pennsylvania declined slightly (six percent) from 2019 to 2020, the state still ranked 15th highest for annual pedestrian deaths in the nation. Traffic engineers at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, or PennDOT, worry that pedestrians will continue to face frightening accident risks as a result of getting used to roadways[…]

Seasonal workers make up a significant percentage of the workforce in the United States, particularly during the hectic holiday season. To meet the increased demand, retailers, manufacturers, warehouse employers, and delivery companies hire seasonal workers for a limited period. Although these workers encounter the same workplace hazards as permanent, full-time employees, they do not always[…]