July 25, 2013 Many citizens take daily doses of medication to alleviate an ailment, but they may not realize taking certain medications can put them at serious risk of suffering a drug injury. In fact, a new study shows the number of people affected by Drug-Induced Liver Injury is higher than ever. The study was released […]
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As the saying goes, “time lost is brain lost” when it comes to brain injury. The longer it takes to diagnose and treat a brain bleed, the greater the risk of permanent brain damage. That’s why this new device is so exciting. InfraScan Inc. has developed a portable device that uses near-infrared technology to identify
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July 18, 2013 Data provided by the National Center for Victims of Crime shows that one out of every five girls and one of every 20 boys is the victim of some kind of sexual abuse. More concerning is the fact that 75 percent of adolescents who are the victims of sexual abuse are victimized
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July 11, 2013 In recent years, distracted driving has quickly swelled to one of the leading causes of North Carolina Car Accidents. This prompted legislators to enact several laws aimed at keeping drivers from engaging in distracting behavior on the roads. According to an article from High Point Enterprise, all motorists in North Carolina are
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Okay, this makes sense, but I never thought of it before, and now my obsessive/compulsive mind won’t be able to let it go. The FDA has just released a warning about using certain sprays near an open flame, such as a burning grill, campfire, bonfire, candle, lighter, or even a cigarette. Many sprays contain flammable
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I wanted to post this well before lunch because it is likely to make you lose your appetite. WRAL reporter Monica Laliberte followed a health inspector into nail salons and was grossed out by what she saw. Apparently grossness–and health problems–are nothing new. According to Connie Wilder, chief of enforcement with the North Carolina Board of
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