Posted on August 14th, 2017 by Gerald Thurswell
In the United States alone, about 3% of babies are born with a birth defect. There can be many causes but a key contender involves the antibiotics you take while pregnant. There are multiple studies pointing at certain antibiotics that put a baby at risk of birth defects. In one large study by a British […]
Posted on August 1st, 2017 by Gerald Thurswell
A long-term study shows that the answer is yes! Apparently, children who are more intelligent than their peers tend to have a longer life span. The researchers analyzed over 75,000 men and women born in 1936 that had all taken the same standardized tests in Britain during 1947. 68 years later, the researchers could confirm […]
Posted on July 14th, 2017 by Gerald Thurswell
It is not uncommon to feel a sense of nervousness when speaking to someone with a disability. Often people are afraid that they will say or behave in a way that could be offensive. Interacting with someone with a disability should be no different than any other social interaction you have. You should be polite, […]
Posted on June 23rd, 2017 by Gerald Thurswell
Before you ignite your lighters this 4th of July, review these common firework injury statistics and safety tips to prevent any accidents during the holiday weekend. What Are the Most Common Firework Injuries? Most injuries have been caused from simple fireworks such as firecrackers, sparklers, and bottle rockets, but all styles of fireworks come with […]
Posted on May 20th, 2017 by Gerald Thurswell
Michigan vehicle accident statistics have become frightening. For the second year, Michigan deaths increased 10% up from 963 in 2015 to 1,064 in 2016. Last year became the worst in more than a decade for traffic fatalities in Michigan. Unfortunately, the state of Michigan is not alone. The increase of traffic crashes and highway deaths […]
In December 2023, Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill that holds drug companies accountable for wrongdoing. People harmed by prescription drugs now have...
Fidgets are all the rage and come in many shapes and sizes. Some are squishy and quiet, others click and clack. And then there are...
A recent report from the Joint Commission found that there is an “alarming rise” in assaults and rape in hospitals and medical facilities. The first...
