According to scientific research, cannabis may be an effective way to manage symptoms of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is often spoken of in the context of NFL football players, with one high-profile New York Times study finding that out of…
Cardinal George Pell, a close adviser to Pope Francis and former head of Vatican finances, has been found guilty by an Australian jury of sexually abusing two choir boys in 1996. Pell’s close ties to the Pope and his powerful Vatican position, made headlines around…
German Cardinal Reinhard Marx admitted what we long suspected to be true. The Catholic Church has been destroying documents related to the sexual abuse of children. This marks the first time a top church official has admitted to the destruction of documents. “Files that could…
In Washington, D.C. and other urban hubs across the nation, electric bikes and scooters have been gaining popularity as an alternative to driving. While using them may decrease commute time, they also come with an increased risk of sustaining a serious head injury. At the…
The volume of traffic fatalities on Nevada’s roads is a public safety threat that isn’t getting better. In the first month of 2019 alone, there were 22 traffic fatalities, which is the same number seen in January 2018. This is particularly alarming given the fact…
Last Thursday was a momentous day for survivors of sexual abuse in NY state. Finally, after years of languishing in a Catholic friendly legislature, a bill that would protect children passed and was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo. In signing the bill at…
While one in 10 people in the U.S. have at least one food allergy, peanut allergies are amongst the most dangerous. Even small traces of peanut can be life-threatening or fatal to those with peanut allergies. This is because of the severe reaction they can…
In today’s episode of the “Beyond Driving with Dignity” podcast, Mr. Cameron Mott , senior research analyst from the Southwest Research Institute, is going to help us better understand how advancements in technology are being used to stop tragedies involving wrong-way drivers.
Despite ongoing advancements in healthcare, a staggering number of medical professionals continue to endanger their patients’ lives and wellbeing with preventable medication errors. In fact, up to 1.3 million patients are injured each year in the U.S. because of preventable medication errors. Seriou
Drug-testing regulation for trucking applicants has been a hotly debated issue for some time, making updates in legislation slow-moving as a result. Moving forward, however, two pending regulations aim to make strides in addressing the matter: Employers regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
On Jan. 28, Nevada lawmakers and media representatives were invited to the National Highway Patrol’s (NHO) Southern Command Headquarters to learn about the newest traffic technology used to improve road safety and response time to vehicle collisions. The technology, which is used by the Regional…
Litigation related to the nation’s opioid crisis will continue throughout 2019, with thousands of plaintiffs hoping to hold big pharma companies like Purdue Pharma accountable for their exploitation of the addictive nature of opioids. 2019 has already brought one promising win for the people of…
