Halloween safety tips
Halloween is a fun communal event that is exciting for children young and old. We all know there can be dangers involved with strangers giving out candy, so adults are...
Boar’s Head outbreak kills ten, decimates Virginia town
Ten people have died and 59 have been hospitalized, as a Listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head has swept the country, affecting at least 19 states. What is Boar’s Head?...
Super fog: A road condition that claims lives
In the United States, super fog occurs a few times a year. Often, it can be fatal. Case in point: Three people were killed in a 15-car pileup involving a...
Artificial sweetener linked to heart risks
According to recent studies, erythritol has been linked to a host of deadly health conditions. In this post, I will detail what foods it’s added to, health problems that are...
Virginia teen drivers: A parent’s survival guide
Times have changed. While the fundamentals of safe driving haven’t changed, the laws in Virginia concerning teen drivers have. Today’s parents of teen drivers learned in a different landscape, so...
Menopause drug linked to serious liver injury
Recent findings on the drug Veozah (generic name fezolinetant) have linked this product to rare but serious liver injury. If any Veozah users notice signs and symptoms suggesting liver injury,...
Should I call my insurance if the accident wasn’t my fault?
Yes. Regardless of fault, it is important to call your insurance company and report any accident that involves injuries or property damage. It is a common myth that you needn’t...
Walk this way: Pedestrian safety for students
Back-to-school season is here, and morning commuters will notice that crosswalks are suddenly filled with children making their way to class. Lazy summer days have given way to the quicker...