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A recent study claims that even minor hits to the head can, over time, result in debilitating long-term effects. New York sports fans should be interested in this latest study asserting that repeated minor trauma, such as minor hits sustained during a football or...
Car accidents continue to plague New York and Department of Transportation Officials think speed-enforcement cameras will curb serious injuries and fatalities that result from motor vehicle collisions. A recent article in 'Am New York' discusses the frequency of car...
People undergoing dialysis treatment are more sensitive to medication than other people. They are more prone to infections and diseases. New Yorkers undergoing dialysis treatment should consult their doctors and check for any adverse effects. A simple mistake, like...
Yet again, it's Profits Over People. According to a report in Tuesday's "Crain's New York Business", a panel was held Tuesday morning before the Greater New York Construction User Council at the Scandanavia House on Park Avenue in Manhattan to discuss efforts to...
Crucial in today's world of construction is moving large and heavy loads, particularly here in New York where construction rarely seems to slow down. Cranes are frequently used to accomplish this task. There are significant safety issues to be considered, both for the...
A horrific motor vehicle accident transpired yesterday in Dumas, Texas when a Chevy SUV carrying five teens collided with a truck, sending both vehicles up in flames. All five occupants of the SUV, who were between 15 and 17 years old, were killed. According to...
More than 550 people in the area near the Love Canal landfill have filed notices indicating their intent to join a lawsuit alleging toxic contamination of the area due to the landfill. The lawsuit alleges that the Niagara Falls-area landfill has created a "public...
Safety at a construction site must always remain paramount. This recent photograph, taken in mid-town Manhattan, reveals a suspended scaffold hanging at a precarious angle on the exterior of a large building. It does not take an expert in construction safety to...
As New York residents know, surgical procedures are conducted to improve the health of the patient. Sadly, some surgeries go awry and the patient's health is endangered. In these instances, surgical malpractice may be the cause.Annually, around 4,000 objects are...
New York residents are known to be passionate, almost zealous, in their support for their sports teams in basketball, baseball, football, among other sports. Similarly, people who play professionally or even recreationally are also known to be very enthusiastic. While...
