A study published last month in the Journal of Adolescent Health indicates that many teens who suffer concussions resume driving sooner than is probably safe. Teens can suffer concussions for all kinds of reasons. Many teen concussions are suffered while playing...
Medication safely does not leave any room for human or mechanical error. Patients needed to be able to rely on the purity and dosage of the medicine that they receive. Any kind of issue with a drug can lead to problems ranging from unwanted secondary compounds in a...
As a resident of the state of Ohio, you know that driving during the winter months can be a challenge on many fronts. When the weather takes a turn for the worse, which happens often during the winter season, it’s critical to adjust your driving style. Here are some...
In the event of a motor vehicle accident, it’s your hope that you find comfort in your insurance company. However, even if your agent treats you well, it doesn’t mean that they’ll do whatever is in your best interest. How can you protect yourself? Here are several...
Do you ever stop to think about the most dangerous thing that you do? People often get worried about their safety when they have to get on a plane, when they engage in a high-risk sport like rock climbing or when they do something out of the ordinary, like going up in...
Diabetes is one of the most common acquired conditions in the United States. Older and overweight adults are at especially high risk of eventually developing type 2 diabetes. Many people manage their symptoms through the use of prescription medications -- not all of...
Spinal injuries can occur for several reasons. They are common in vehicle crashes, falls from horses, falls from height and swimming pool accidents. Whatever the cause, they can change your life forever. If you suspect you may have a spinal injury after an accident,...
Two men died after a boat crash in Ripley last Saturday after their pontoon boat was in a collision with another vessel. The accident was yet another in a long list of boating accidents in Ohio. Data from the US Coastguard shows accidents are becoming more frequent in...
You are driving home one day when out of nowhere, a pick-up cuts across you, sending you careering off the road. Thankfully, you have your seat belt on and seem to have gotten away with just a few scratches and a little bump on the head. The other driver comes over,...
Your car crash happened in the blink of an eye. One moment, you were on your way to work or to take your kids to a playdate, and the next moment, you were trying to see if you or anyone else in the vehicle wound up with serious injuries. Checking one another for signs...