Year: 2014

According to a recent study, distracted drivers were to blame for an increasing share of pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities from 2005 to 2010, even as overall traffic fatalities went down. Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center used data from…

If phone conversations, Internet use and texting while driving aren’t dangerous enough, taking photographs with phone cameras has become the latest hazard, CNN reported recently. Many young drivers reportedly are taking “selfies,” short for self-portraits, behind the wheel. In fact, the photo-sharing site Instagram…

According to Food Allergy Research & Education, one in 13 kids under age 18 experiences severe sensitivity to specific types of food. These children can face potentially lethal injuries just by ingesting ingredients that cause an allergic reaction. Parents have the ability…

Ingesting certain foods can be risky for people with severe food allergies. Foods such as eggs, nuts or shellfish can send them to the hospital within minutes of exposure. Researchers believe up to 15 million Americans live with serious food…

At each stage of the Social Security disability process – initial, reconsideration, and hearing level – the Social Security Administration requires applicants to complete a Function Report that asks you to describe your daily activities, or “ADLs.” It is important…

According to Food Allergy Research & Education, an estimated 15 million Americans live with food allergies. This means there is a good chance that a restaurant or foodservice operator will provide a meal to someone who suffers from a significant…

Food allergies are a growing concern among consumers. Some people are so susceptible to severe reactions that they never eat anywhere but home. However, educational institutions and restaurants are beginning to address the needs of those with food allergies –…

A proposal in the South Carolina state Senate would require children  to ride in the back seat of vehicles until they are teenagers and strengthen the use of child seats in motor vehicles. In South Carolina, the rate of children…