July 18, 2024 New Study Confirms HPV Vaccine Helps Men and Women When it comes to HPV or the human papillomavirus, we tend to think that women are the main ones affected. We could not be more wrong – in fact, HPV infections have been linked to throat, anal canal, and anal cancers in males and females alike. Luckily, researchers behind a recent study found evidence suggesting … Read More »
July 17, 2024 As High Temps Sweep the Nation, Remember Heat Safety Last summer was the hottest recorded summer in 2,000 years – and this summer has over a 60% chance of being even hotter. Millions of people in the tri-state area seek refuge from scorching temperatures at the beach or pool, cooling down along with family and friends. With plenty of the summer season still left … Read More »
July 16, 2024 Work Zone Accident? Get Legal Help and Safety Tips Work zones are dangerous for both crews and drivers. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reports that nearly 2,000 work zone accidents occur each year throughout the Commonwealth, largely due to drivers disobeying speed limits, engaging in distracted driving and other safe rules of the road laws, and, in some cases, poorly designed or maintained … Read More »
July 9, 2024 Kid’s Health Alert: Peanut Allergies Like many other allergies, peanut allergies can range from mild to severe. In some cases, they are fatal. Food allergies like these can be particularly difficult for parents and caretakers to navigate since they are not always able to monitor what their child is eating or may encounter while at a friend’s house, school, playing … Read More »
July 3, 2024 How to Safely Celebrate This Fourth of July How to Safely Celebrate This Fourth of July With July 4th just around the corner, there is no better time than now to read up on some important safety tips that can help you, your friends and loved ones ring in this year’s holiday. Independence Day is an American staple chock full of fun activities … Read More »
June 12, 2024 What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident in a Grocery Store? Going to the grocery store is a regular part of life. Many people are likely unaware that they are walking into one of the more dangerous shopping environments. Slip and fall accidents are one of the most frequently occurring and common causes of injuries, sending many people to the emergency room each year. Injuries suffered … Read More »
May 30, 2024 Cases of AFib Increasing in Younger Adults According to a study recently published in the medical journal “Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology”, atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is much more common in individuals under the age of 65 than we previously believed. AFib is an abnormal heart rhythm which increases a person’s risk for significant cardiovascular complications, like blood clots, heart failure, heart attack … Read More »
May 29, 2024 Who Is the Most At Risk of Suffering a Burn Injury at Work? Workplace accidents can cause severe burn injuries in various ways and result in deadly consequences. Even minor burn injuries can require surgeries and extended time missed from work. Despite required safety measures and precautions, burns continue to be a common type of injury in the workplace. A wide range of workers, including construction workers, … Read More »
May 23, 2024 Outdoor Workers at Risk for Heat-Related Injuries According to a recent report released by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), the risk of sustaining a heat-related injury or illness in the workplace grows from 5% to 6% when temperatures begin to creep above 90 degrees. High temperatures create unique occupational dangers, such as the increased chance of experiencing a traumatic injury (like … Read More »
