Falls are a leading cause of injury in adults 65 years and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each year, approximately 36 million falls among older…
read moreWith the rise of technology comes the proliferation of scams and fraudulent activities, especially from fake banking institutions. These institutions are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it harder to distinguish between…
read moreIn South Florida, ensuring the safety of our children is a top priority, especially when it comes to their daily commute to and from school. School bus safety regulations play…
read morePickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States with 36.5 million players and counting. South Florida boasts 770 pickleball locations out of the over 10,000 nationwide.…
read moreAccording to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), South Florida has one of the highest UV indexes in the United States. The UV index predicts the levels of ultraviolet radiation on…
read moreThe United States Food and Drug Administration has not updated its guidelines for pharmaceutical guidelines since 2014. The FDA’s social media guidance requires that sponsored posts that advertise pharmaceutical products…
read moreWith 133 fatal car crashes between 2004 and 2018, Florida tops the list of states with the most fatal car accidents occurring on St. Patrick’s Day. Nationwide an average of…
read moreAccidental suffocation is the leading cause of death for children under one year of age according to the Florida Department of Health. In 2018, the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas…
read moreRoad rage and aggressive driving are the cause of serious incidents on our roadways. A compilation of statistics over seven years by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and…
read moreIt is generally agreed that the day after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. With holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve being celebrated in…
read moreAccording to the National Highway Safety Administration, 94% of all motor vehicle accidents are due to human error. Recognition errors such as distractions, failure to monitor, and inattention account for…
read moreTravel insiders are expecting a vast increase in the number of individuals traveling during the 2022 holiday season. In a video for Yahoo! Finance, Hopper Lead Economist Hayley Berg said…
read moreAccording to the Better Business Bureau, online scams are predicted to increase this year due to product shortages and more consumers buying online. Forty percent of all cases reported to…
read moreEven though Fall is as warm as a New England summer, South Florida families love dressing up and celebrating Halloween. Some families may choose a small gathering with close friends,…
read moreThe latest in a series of dangerous social media trends is being called the “Nyquil Chicken Challenge”. Many Tik Tok users have participated in this challenge, which has prompted the…
read moreChild Passenger Safety Week runs until National Seat Check Day Saturday, which is September 24th this year. Both events are meant to bring awareness to keeping children safe in cars…
read moreIn the United States, it is estimated that high school athletes suffer an average of 9,237 time-loss heat illnesses each year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.…
read moreAccording to the Department of Children and Families, more children under the age of five died due to drowning in Florida than in any other state. Child drownings increased in…
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