Tips on Staying Safe and Cool During a Heat Wave
A heat wave is a period of unusually hot weather that lasts for two days or more and is outside the historical averages for that …
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How To Keep Yourself, Your Loved Ones and Your College Campus Safer This Fall
It’s early March of 2020. The winters are thawing and the days are growing longer. You’ve been eagerly awaiting a package from your dream school. …
How to Improve Ergonomics While Working from Home
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a record number of Americans are working remotely this spring and summer. Back in March, when WFH was still …
How to Manage Your Fear of Going to The Dentist
Being fearful of something is part of what makes us human. From tall heights to deep water, phobias come in all shapes and sizes. But …
Radon Poisoning: Symptoms, Testing and Treatment
What is Radon? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless, and invisible. Because it is radioactive, it can cause cancer. In …
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Symptoms, Treatment, and Testing
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless tasteless gas that is produced by burning fuel – be it wood, gasoline, propane, or charcoal. Improperly ventilated homes, …
Misinformation About COVID-19
Every day a new statement is made about how COVID-19 is spread, how it’s treated or how many people have been infected around the world. …
COVID-19 Cases by U.S. State
The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States has exploded within the last two weeks. According to the CDC, the total cases reported in …
5 Medical Malpractice Statistics You Should Know
Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, 99% of physicians will …
Black Box Warnings: How the FDA’s Fast-Track Drug Approval Process is Risking Lives
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a government agency established in 1906. Their responsibility is to help protect public health by assuring the safety, …