What to look for when you’re buying a car
If you’re in the market for a car, whether new or used, be prepared for decision-making overload. Today’s vehicles come with slews of options – including high-tech bells and whistles. In fact, many seem more like computers than cars. So how do you go about making a wise choice? With...
What every nurse should know about needlestick injuries
Nurses face all kinds of occupational risks: heavy lifting injuries, exposure to biohazards, increased stress and fatigue from overwork, and even violent patients, to name a few. One of the biggest dangers they face on a daily basis, however, is needles. Nurses have the highest rate of needle pricks among...
The long wait for Social Security Disability benefits
Social Security disability benefits are a lifeline for millions of Americans who aren’t able to work due to medical issues. Getting benefits, however, is rarely easy. And it’s only gotten harder in recent years. The Social Security Administration has long labored beneath the weight of a mountainous caseload, insufficient staff...
Balancing the risks and benefits of VBAC
Childbirth is a momentous life event. But it can also be a life-threatening one. Complications at any point during labor or delivery can have a big impact on both mother and baby for a long time to come. Recognizing these risks, many hospitals and OB-GYNs are reluctant to allow VBAC...