New Jersey readers have likely heard of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. However, there is a third category of diabetes that is lesser known, and research shows that it may be prone to misdiagnosis by doctors. The study was recently published in the journal "Diabetes...
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Industrial mirrors deserve more credit for workplace safety
Blind spots in work areas can pose significant dangers to employees. Business owners and workers in New Jersey should be aware of the potential hazards presented by blind spots, as well as the ways in which they can be made safer. Forklifts and other vehicles that...
Differences in breast cancer survival rates
New Jersey breast cancer patients may be interested to learn that although advances in medication and treatment have lowered the death rates of breast cancer in women, black women are still more likely to die from the disease than white women. In fact, a 2015 study...
Some facts about tongue cancer
Tongue cancer is a disease that can occur to any New Jersey resident. It is an oral cancer that is created in the squamous cells that make up the surface of the tongue and affects the front two-thirds portion of the tongue. Cancer that develops in the back portion of...
Outlet mall liability: If you fall, the mall may be to blame
You're a major fan of the local outlet malls, so you take time to visit them at least twice a month. You're a regular there, and many store owners know you. That's why you're so frustrated that you've gotten hurt on the property. These people see you as more than a...
Fall dangers in construction work
Many construction workers in New Jersey and around the country are seriously injured or killed in fall accidents at their job sites. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, falls are the leading cause of construction site deaths. Because of the...
Fall protection in warehouses
New Jersey workers who are concerned about safety in their workplaces can make a confidential report to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. An example might be a workplace in which employees do not have the necessary equipment to perform their duties...
The dangers of driving near home
Since people usually drive near where they live, it makes sense that most crashes occur within 25 miles of the home. However, it is also easy to get complacent after taking the same route multiple times. This can lead to tuning out and making mistakes. New Jersey...
Daytime running lights may help to reduce accidents
Many New Jersey motorists are seriously injured in car accidents that happen during the daytime hours. Research demonstrates that fewer people would be involved in accidents during the day if everyone used their headlights every time they drove.Driving with the...
Did you develop a work-related disease because of asbestos?
For many years, exposure to asbestos was part of the job for people in a range of professions. For these unfortunate people, the potential for serious, even life-threatening diseases is very real. Mesothelioma, an aggressive and frequently deadly cancer, is often...