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I posted yesterday about possible fertility problems in men taking Viagra. Now, there’s conflicting health news out of Argentina that Viagra may be helpful in combating jet lag. All this research makes it sound like Viagra is either dangerous or a wonder drug.The Argentine study, conducted at Univer
A recent study of retired NFL players found those who experienced at least three concussions during their careers had triple the risk of suffering from depression than those players who had no concussions. The study of 2,500 retired players, conducted through UNC-Chapel Hill Center for the Study of
Make note of today’s date as you read this blog.On average, 119 people are killed in car crashes each day, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. That totals 43,443 deaths in a single year. Over at the Two Cities Two Wheels, a blogger writes about an interesting report that the Ins
Federal law prohibits creditors from garnishing Social Security disability and veterans’ benefits payments to cover bad debts, but the practice is pretty widespread as a recent article from The Wall Street Journal revealed.But at banks like Wachovia and others, the standard practice is to freeze the
Scientists have said there is no link between childhood vaccines and autism, but the theory will soon be tested in court.In the past six years, more than 4,800 claims have been filed against the federal government alleging that a child contracted autism as a result of a vaccine, according to a recen
Over at the blog of Bachus & Schanker, fellow Injury Board Members, the discussion continues about the safety of Heelys and other wheeled sneakers.Blogger April Armani provides some links to a how-to-manual on safe “heeling,” and she also talks about the move among some retail stores to ban sneaker
Researchers may have discovered breakthrough treatment for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) with the hormone progesterone. Emory University has been conducting research on how progesterone helps speed the healing process of the brain. TBI has become a common injury of American troops in Iraq and, unfo
Those wheeled sneaker skates that are so popular among kids are also very dangerous, according to a recent study in the June edition of Pediatrics.Kids worldwide have been injured while wearing roller shoes. Sneaker skates have caused at least one deathHeelys and other brands of roller shoes are bei
The AP is reporting that a California judge has dismissed the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of Natalee Hollaway against two brothers who are suspected to be involved in her disappearance and apparent death.The judge cited lack of jurisdiction as the reason for the dismissal.The parents
Here’s a story about an worker in Kentucky who suffered a catastrophic injury at work and now faces the dilemma of pursuing his case through the state’s workers’ compensation system or through the courts.William “Billy” Parker lost both arms in a recent accident and now has to decide whether to acce
Many high school and college students will be reporting to summer jobs and internships today.Summer internships and jobs are a great way for young people to gain experience and earn money. But young workers must remember that they too can be hurt at work.According to the Salem-News in Oregon:Every s
A recent investigation by the Houston Chronicle revealed that that $17 million in workers’ compensation benefits have been denied to families of workers killed on the job. Under Texas law, when a worker is killed on the job, and does not have a spouse, dependents or any family members that can prove
