In Texas, one in every 13 workers is employed in the state’s $54 billion-per-year construction industry. But even though construction boosts Texas’ economy, a recent study shared that Texas’ construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries in the nation. 1 in every 5 Texas construction workers will require hospitalization because of work-related injuries, and more construction workers die …
Wash Veggies to Prevent Food Poisoning
The summer is the perfect time to go to the local farmer’s market and buy fresh vegetables and fruit. But even though it may seem like the produce sold at the farmer’s market is better than that in the grocery store, no matter where you buy your produce, it’s still important to wash it in order to prevent food poisoning. …
3 Tips on How to Choose a Nursing Home
It’s hard to make the final decision to put your loved one in a nursing home, and it’s even more difficult to decide which nursing home would be best for them. Since nursing home neglect and abuse happens more often that you would think, it’s important to research potential nursing homes thoroughly before you decide where to place your loved …
See’s Candies Recalls Chocolate Covered Rasins
Recently See’s Candies recalled its milk and dark chocolate covered raisins because they contain the allergens of nuts and eggs, but don’t state so on their packaging. If you are allergic to nuts and eggs, you could have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if you eat these products, but no illnesses have been reported yet. The food recall was …
Tips on How to Avoid Car Accidents
Dallas car accidents occur every day from fender-benders to fatal hit-and-runs, and many occur due to the negligence of a driver. It’s important to refresh yourself on how to be a safe driver, so you can prevent being in a Dallas car accident. Here are four tips on how you can avoid getting in a car accident:
4 Tips on How to Recover from Food Poisoning
If have ever been a victim of food poisoning, you know how miserable it can be. Food poisoning not only causes illness, but can even in some cases lead to death. If you are suffering from food poisoning, it’s important to take care of yourself, so it doesn’t get worse. Here are four tips on how to recover from food …
Do Red-Light Cameras Cause Car Accidents?
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that, in 2010, 673 people were killed and an estimated 122,000 were injured in crashes that involved red light-running. To prevent these car accidents, many cities like Dallas have put up red light cameras that send the driver who ran a red light a ticket in the mail. Even though this should prevent …
Hepatitis Warning Leads to Frozen Berries Recall
A recent food poisoning has caused many in America to contract Hepatitis A. A New York Times article shared that Townsend Farms of Fairview, Oregon recently recalled one of its frozen fruit products, the Organic Antioxidant Blend, after the Centers for Disease Control linked it to a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A, a virus that affects the liver. The recalled …
Do Men and Women Recover Differently from Brain Injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries occur often to men and women, usually due to the negligence of someone else. Research has shown that men and women use their brains differently, and their brains are even structured differently. So does this mean that men and women recover differently from brain injuries? There hasn’t been much research done to determine if men and women …
The Top 4 Injuries from Slip and Fall Accidents
When you are walking around a place of business and slip and fall, it is usually due to the negligence of someone else. Slip and fall accidents can lead to many injuries or even death. Here are some of the most common injuries that occur from a slip and fall accident: Head Injuries: After slipping and falling, it’s easy to …
