Okay, a little scary is good. But with all the little ones running around with excitement, injuries are all too common. In fact, Halloween is one of the worst days for pedestrian deaths (along with New Year’s eve). To keep all your loved ones safe this year, the Carteret County Sheriff’s Department has […]
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Some disturbing news coming out of the Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine today. According to an article on WRAL.com, many car seats aren’t compatible with cars they are installed in. OSU researcher Julie Bing, who led the study, said pool noodles and other do-it-yourself fixes are needed to make seats fit. “Roughly 35
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In response to increasing concerns about concussion in youth sports, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced policies designed to improve diagnosis, treatment, and health outcomes. Specifically, the AMA now recommends that young athletes with a suspected concussion should be removed immediately from the game and be permitted to return only with a doctor’s written approval.
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It’s SUMMERTIME! The most fun, most laid-back, happiest time of the year. Oh, and the most dangerous, too. Just about everything that makes summer fun also makes it prime for personal injuries, more than any other season. Here’s why: According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), most traffic accident and fatalities occur in
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Despite their ready availability, all fireworks are potentially dangerous–even sparklers. Over the 4th of July weekend, pro football players were seriously injured in firework accidents. Former NCSU star C.J. Wilson, now cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, lost two fingers; and New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul had his right index finger amputated, and
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Summer 2015 has only just begun, and it is already a risky season for North Carolina residents and visitors. Why? In a word: HEAT. At RDU airport in Raleigh, NC, temperatures have been over 90 degrees since June 11—that’s two weeks straight. And we have set a record with 11 consecutive days with high temperatures at
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This year, the theme of Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12, 2013) is “Prevent Kitchen Fires.” More fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the home, accounting for 40% of all home fires. Among the safety tips that firefighters and safety advocates will be emphasizing this week are: Stay in the kitchen
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Texting while driving is illegal in North Carolina and in 40 other states. Even if you live in a state where it isn’t totally banned, most people understand that texting while driving is dangerous. If you get into an accident while texting, chances are you will be held liable for injuries caused by your inattention.
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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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