Approximately 30,000 people were killed in car accidents on U.S. highways in 2009. In fact, vehicle collisions are the number one killer of Americans under the age of 34. Many of these fatalities are the result of unsafe vehicles on our roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the federal government agency tasked […]
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Trump Administration Nixes Proposed Rule to Combat Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Truck Drivers and Train Engineers
The Trump administration announced that the federal government will no longer seek stricter regulations on testing of truck drivers and train engineers for obstructive sleep apnea. The Obama administration had proposed stricter guidelines and testing in March 2016 after two deadly train crashes that are believed to be a result of train engineers with undiagnosed […]
Warning Signs of Head Trauma in Young Children
It’s happened to every parent. Your toddler is playing and falls and hit his head. You rush to help him and the bump immediately starts swelling and turning purple. You ask your child if he’s ok but he is too young to communicate with words. How can you tell if this is just a bump […]
How to Buckle Up Safely When Pregnant
Buckling up for safety is always important when riding in a vehicle, but even more so for pregnant women to protect not only themselves but also their unborn child. If you are pregnant, you may wonder whether it’s safe to wear a seatbelt and may be concerned about that effect of a seatbelt on the […]
Spinal Cord Injury 101: Know the Symptoms
You’ve been waiting for weeks to go hiking with your best friend at your favorite spot. You wake up early and join her to enjoy nature. As you get to the top, you take in the beautiful sunrise and birds chirping. You are so enthralled with the scene you don’t realize the sound of rocks […]
