Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-concussion syndrome (PCS) are all too frequently the result of motor vehicle accidents. Those who suffer such injuries often endure long-lasting…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a settlement with Phusion Projects, LLC, regarding claims that it engaged in deceptive marketing of its flavored malt beverage, Four…
In the holiday shopping season we all want to stretch our dollars as far as we can. One good way to do that is paying attention at the cash register. Finding an item on sale at a great price…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is reissuing an alert to parents and caregivers regarding Bumbo Baby Seats. Despite earlier alerts, the CPSC is still receiving…
A cooking fire can turn a holiday feast into a family tragedy, by making safety part of the Thanksgiving dinner recipe; cooks can avoid preventable cooking fires and keep the celebration…
The Thanksgiving traveling season is upon us. Millions of us will take to the roads this week to visit friends and relatives. For those traveling North Carolina roads, the N.C….
I’m not big on desktop toys, but I have a colleague who is. You know what I mean, Newton’s cradles, levitating globes and high-powered magnets. It is important to remember…
The recent chain-reaction crash involving a bus carrying N.C. A&T students took the lives of three family members, police have disclosed. The wreck took place on Friday, Nov. 11, on Interstate…
A new study published this week suggests that a link may exist between radon exposure and non-melanoma skin cancer. Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless and colorless radioactive gas found in…
Various studies released this year have brought alarming news about sports and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). I wrote about some of these, Treatment for Brain Injuries In Young Up 60% -…
What portion of driving crash fatalities would you think are caused by drunken driving? One in 10? Surely more than that. One in five? That sounds possible. One in four? That’s a lot, but it…
I’m passionate about safety and justice. You’d probably expect that from someone who chose to represent injured people for a career. But I’m also passionate about the arts and…