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3 Common Conditions That Can Turn Deadly If Left Untreated

Jan 25, 2017

Whenever we get sick, we depend on a doctor’s expertise and knowledge to help us get healthy again. This isn’t just when it comes to serious conditions, but also common conditions that can simply be very uncomfortable or inconvenient. But did you know that a lot of common conditions could quickly turn very serious—and possibly fatal—if they are left untreated? A common condition might get left untreated in several different ways. For one, a doctor...

How an Overdiagnosis Can Be Dangerous

Jan 18, 2017

You may have heard about underdiagnosis cases, and how this can be harmful for a patient who is not receiving adequate treatment for a condition or a disease they have. But an overdiagnosis is also a problematic situation, and can be just as dangerous as underdiagnosis—if not more so. The following are just some examples of how an overdiagnosis can be harmful to a patient: Too Much Medicine One of the main dangerous that comes...

Top 3 Deadly Highways in New Jersey

Jan 11, 2017

An accident can happen anywhere, and at anytime. New Jersey Turnpike In 2014, the New Jersey Turnpike was named the deadliest highway in the entire state. This could be due to the fact that it’s also one of the busiest roadways in the whole country. It stretches 122 miles throughout the state, with its northern end just outside of the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee. Aside from New York, it also provides easy...

Tips for Staying Safe on the Slopes This Winter

Jan 4, 2017

Whether you love it or hate it, wintertime is here yet again, which means many people will participate in winter sports. Skiing and snowboarding are popular winter pastimes, and while they can be great fun, they can also be dangerous if proper precautions are not taken. Before you hit the slopes this season, be sure to keep the following tips in mind: Always Wear a Helmet It doesn’t matter if you’re a novice or if...

Defective Takata Air Bag Results in 11th Car Accident Fatality

Nov 3, 2016

Defective Takata air bags are getting increased scrutiny after it was reported that another A defect in the air bag inflators has caused 11 deaths in the US and five more deaths internationally. The latest death occurred in Los Angeles, California, where a 50-year-old woman tragically died after being involved in a car accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the woman’s death was caused by metal shrapnel and debris that...

Samsung Washing Machines May Have “Safety Issues” That Cause Explosions

Oct 26, 2016

Samsung, which is already facing a major consumer backlash for The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that it is currently investigating a particular model of Samsung washing machines. Although the CPSC has not specified the exactly model that could be putting consumers at risk of injury, it did state that the potentially defective washing machines were manufactured between March 2011 and April 2016. For the past year, Samsung has reportedly been engaged...

FAA Bans Passengers from Bringing Defective Samsung Phones onto Planes

Oct 17, 2016

The The FAA ban was announced by the FAA and the US Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It has already taken effect, so anyone who brings one of the recalled Samsung cell phones to a U.S. airport will be required to leave the phone behind or risk being turned away at the gate. (That’s because the phones can’t even be stored in luggage and checked in prior to boarding.)...

Fatal Car Crashes on the Rise in New Jersey

Oct 4, 2016

Fatal auto accidents Making matters worse: 2016 is currently on pace to exceed the total number of auto accident fatalities in 2015, with NJ State Police officials reporting that there have already been more than 400 fatal car accidents so far this year. Congested Highways in South Jersey Lead to Fatal Car Accidents The data shows that Monmouth County had the most fatal car crashes in New Jersey last year. This is the second year...

Kellogg’s Issues Food Recall of Eggo Waffles due to Listeria Concerns

Sep 27, 2016

The Kellogg Co. has issued a The waffle recall was deemed necessary when a worker conducting routine testing at a Kellogg manufacturing facility noticed a problem with the way in which machinery was being cleaned. According to the Kellogg Company, it was possible that a particular batch of Eggo Waffles may have been contaminated with the listeria bacteria due to “a gap in the sanitation process.” The Eggo Waffle recall comes on the heels...

Young Girl Dies After Drowning in Swimming Pool Accident at Sicklerville NJ Home

Sep 10, 2016

A young child died after falling into a pool in a tragic The victim was a two-year-old girl who was at the Sicklerville NJ house with her family. Adult family members noticed the victim floating in the pool and pulled her out of the water. While family members performed CPR on the victim and tried desperately to revive her, someone dialed 911 to alert local authorities. Emergency medical responders rushed to the scene, where...