Dangers of Heat Stroke Caused by Overexertion
When the summer months roll around many companies capitalize on the nice weather to make as much money as possible. Companies in the construction, agriculture, landscaping, and shore resorts rely on the sunshine and lack of precipitation to make enough money so they can survive the fall and winter months. However, the employees in these…
Read MoreStudy Discovers Placenta Injuries Related to COVID-19
Northwestern has been testing all pregnant women who enter their facility for COVID-19 since April; however, a study conducted by doctors at the hospital have found evidence of placenta damage in women who tested positive for the virus. The placenta helps to provide the fetus with food and then remove waste, making it an important…
Read MoreThousands of Off-Road Vehicles Recalled by Honda Due to Crash Hazards
American Honda announced a large recall of its recreational off-road vehicles (ROV) due to crash hazards. The recall was announced in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in early June 2020. It encompasses at least 25,000 units. According to American Honda, the ROV can move or rollover even when it is in the…
Read MoreMississippi Rural Hospitals in Midst of a Crisis
Rural hospitals are in a crisis throughout the United States, and Mississippi is no exception. However, Mississippi faces a greater risk than any other state when it comes to hospital closings. This is because Mississippi is the most underserved state in the country, medically – and things are about to get much worse. Consulting firm…
Read MoreOpen Roads Have Led to an Increase in Excessive Speeding
There’s nothing quite like the open road. However, the open roads across the country have become increasingly dangerous during the pandemic lockdown. Mississippi is no exception. With fewer vehicles on the roads due to stay-at-home orders, employment layoffs, and other reasons, law enforcement agencies have been reporting an increase in excessive speeding. WAPT spoke with…
Read MoreIs There a Connection between Vaping and COVID-19 Complications?
Even though parts of the world are seeing a decline in new cases of COVID-19, it doesn’t mean that scientists and other researchers aren’t looking at every angle of the virus possible in order to save lives. One of those angles includes the impact vaping would have on how patients suffer from COVID-19. Right now,…
Read MoreCan Having Coronavirus While Pregnant Lead to Birth Injuries?
Multiple studies have been conducted across the globe of pregnant women and those who have given birth during the Coronavirus pandemic. The studies have shown that the risk of transmitting the virus to the baby during childbirth is low, and that there is no direct link found between COVID-19 and birth injuries. The Nuffield Department…
Read MoreWas Your Sciatica Misdiagnosed?
People seem quick to look right at sciatica as the problem they are having when facing pain in the lower region of their body, however, sciatica is often misdiagnosed when there are other serious problems present. Piriformis is a muscular disorder that is often mistaken for a herniated disc and even sciatica, leaving patients untreated…
Read MoreThe Possible Long-Term Health Impacts of COVID-19
COVID-19 is a global pandemic, and the United States is dealing with the peak in various states. Mississippi has also been impacted: as of late April, there were just under 6,100 confirmed cases, and 229 deaths. However, there have been reports of more than 370,000 people being officially declared as recovered from COVID-19. What does…
Read MoreHelping Someone Else Apply for SSD
There are multiple ways in which you can apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) but one of those methods (in-person) is not available because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Dozens of Social Security offices across the country have closed to the public because of stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines. Even though the Social Security Administration…
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