While it is well known that night shift workers are prone to develop heart disease and type 2 diabetes, there is another issue that may be of more immediate concern. Drowsy driving is a safety hazard in North Carolina and across the U.S. This condition, the result of...
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Month: October 2017
Study links poor truck driver health with increased crash risk
Many truck accidents in North Carolina and across the U.S. may be caused by poor driver health, according investigators at the University of Utah School of Medicine. A study has been published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine that shows a...
Truck accidents and the holiday season
The holidays can be a wonderful time to connect with family and spend time with those you hold dear, but the holiday season is also a dangerous time to be on the road. An influx of drivers takes to the roadway around Thanksgiving and Christmas to travel, shop and...
Traffic accident fatalities up again in 2016
Venturing out onto the action's roads is becoming increasingly hazardous for motorists in North Carolina and around the country. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's latest traffic accident fatality report, which was released on Oct. 6, reveals that...
Where do slip, trip and fall accidents happen in public?
When you hear of a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident, you may think it only happens to seniors on the wet or cluttered floors of retail stores. Although the risk of falling does increase with age, the risk still exists for everyone regardless of age or...
All age groups liable to injuries on stairs
In North Carolina and the rest of the U.S., injuries incurred on stairs seem to be common across all ages. Researchers in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine analyzed data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System that spanned the from 1990 to...
Congress raises issue of sleep apnea among truckers
Trucking companies and drivers in North Carolina continue to face uncertainty about testing and treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. As things stand now, multiple screening protocols present the trucking industry with inconsistent standards that govern which drivers...
Educate your children about approaching and training dogs
Dogs are said to be our best friend. They are known for their loyalty. Children tend to get excited by dogs and want to pet them. The American Veterinary Medical Association conducted research regarding dog bites. They report that over 4.5 million people are bitten by...
Avoiding truck accidents
Many North Carolina motorists do not enjoy driving next to or near large 18-wheel trucks. This is understandable, as there are a few reasons why this can be risky.One main reason is the weight difference between trucks and passenger vehicles. In some cases,...
3 common causes of disability
The odds of your getting disabled might surprise you. According to WebMD, you have a one in three chance of having a disability before you retire. If you get into a devastating accident or develop a debilitating condition, you might worry about what you...
