With more drivers in Georgia and across the U.S. using dashboard touchscreens and smartphones, it's not surprising that distracted driving is on the rise. The National Safety Council has said that distracted driving contributes to around nine crash-related deaths and...
Year: 2019
UCLA study: old TBIs, not Alzheimer’s, may cause memory loss
Not all memory loss is caused by Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Association estimates that up to 40% of dementia cases are not due to Alzheimer's, and one study shows that some 21% of older adults with dementia are incorrectly diagnosed with Alzheimer's....
AAA warns of drowsy driving with the end of DST
Drowsy driving is a widespread issue in Georgia and across the U.S., and AAA says it will only be exacerbated by the end of daylight saving time. Though a driver may be happy to gain an extra hour of sleep, the disruption of one's sleep patterns can lead to drowsiness...
Traffic fatalities decreased in 2018
Georgia readers might be relieved to learn that U.S. traffic deaths dipped in 2018, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It's the second straight year that deaths have gone down.In 2015 and 2016, American traffic fatalities...
Roundabouts can reduce fatal accidents by up to 90%
Accidents at intersections claimed the lives of more than 10,000 road users in in 2018 according to the Federal Highway Administration, which is why many local authorities in Georgia and around the country are replacing traditional stop signs and traffic signals with...
Why are forceps used? Are they safe for your baby?
As an expectant mother, it's safe to say that you have your fair share of worries to deal with. This is your first child. You don't want to do anything wrong, but you have no experience. You just want to keep your child safe and happy.To that end, you start looking...
Study: Roundup Linked to Human Liver Damage
The popular weed killer Roundup might be linked to liver disease, a new study suggests.A group of patients suffering from liver disease had elevated urine levels of glyphosate, the primary weed-killing ingredient in Roundup, according to researchers at the...
Two dresser models recalled for stability issues
Georgia residents need to check if they own a dresser from either Ridgewood Industries, also known as Ameriwood Home, or E&E because the two companies have issued a recall. The former is recalling one million of its Belmont four-drawer dressers, which were sold...
Why does perinatal asphyxia occur?
All pregnant women hope for a smooth birthing process prior to the arrival of a healthy baby boy or girl. Unfortunately, complications do occur, some of which can have a severe impact. Perinatal asphyxia is one such complication that occurs when a baby...
Heartburn drug Zantac, generic versions could contain possible carcinogen
The Food and Drug Administration announced that the popular heartburn medication Zantac, or ranitidine, and some generic versions of the medication, could have an impurity that could cause cancer. Read more here.