Traumatic brain injuries occur often and if you are a victim it can dramatically impact your life. The most common causes of TBIs are car accidents, falls, sports injuries and violence. Each year 50,000 people die from brain injuries and 80,000 to 90,000 people experience long term disability. But brain injuries can be prevented. Here are some tips from the …
How to Avoid School Zone Accidents
As summer ends, many children in Texas will be out on the roads making their way to school. It’s vital that you know how to drive in school zones because about 100 children are killed each year in America while walking to or from school, and around 25,000 are injured. In order to avoid tragic pedestrian accidents, here are four …
Most Cyclospora Cases in Texas
So far Texas has 204 cases of cyclospora, which is more cases than any other state. The cyclospora food poisoning outbreak has now sickened at least 514 people in 17 states. Texas now has almost as many food poisoning cyclospora cases as both Iowa and Nebraska combined. Federal health officials have joined a team of investigators in Texas and have …
What to Do If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
If you think your loved one is experiencing nursing home abuse, it can be scary and confusing. You might not know what steps to take next. To help you and your loved ones, here are five tips on what to do if you suspect nursing home abuse: Keep track of evidence: From the first time you suspect nursing home abuse, …
Tips on How to Prevent Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is a dreadful experience and is caused by eating contaminated food that has bacteria, such as listeria, salmonella or E coli. It can lead to bouts of vomiting or diarrhea. In order to protect your family, here are four tips on how to avoid food poisoning: Never undercook food: Make sure that even your egg yolks are firm, …
4 Common Causes of Slip-and-Fall Accidents
Over one million people go to the emergency room every year because of slip and fall accidents, and most of these people are injured due to a negligent property owner. To help protect you and your loved ones from slip and fall injuries, here are the four common causes of slip and fall accidents: Wet surfaces: If an area is …
4 Driving Tips for Truck Drivers
Tractor trailer drivers have a unique job delivering goods all over the country. Though many truck drivers enjoy their job, it can be extremely dangerous—around 500,000 trucking accidents occur every year in the United States. To help truck drivers stay safe while on the road, here are four safe driving tips: Wear your seat belt: Many truck drivers don’t wear …
What to Do If a Dog Bites You
During the summer, Dallas residents love taking their dogs outside on walks to enjoy the sunny weather. But even though dogs usually appear friendly, they can be very dangerous. Around 880,000 dog bite victims seek emergency medical care at hospitals in the U.S. every year. To help prepare you for the worst, here is what to do if a dog …
Food Poisoning Tracked on Twitter
If you have experienced food poisoning, you know how hard it is to figure out what caused it and if you were the only one who suffered. But a recent Popular Science article shared how a data scientist for Google has built nEmesis, a system that tracks where people tweet about food poisoning. The system flagged relevant stomach and food-related …
How to Choose a Bicycle Helmet
If you enjoy riding your bike, don’t forget to wear your helmet. Even though not every state requires it, it’s the best way to protect yourself from serious injuries from a tragic bicycle accident. In 2009, 91 percent of bicyclists killed were not wearing helmets, and helmet use reduces head injury risk by around 85 percent. It’s important not only …
