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During childbirth in New Jersey, newborns face a number of risks that could result in birth injuries. Some of these birth injuries are minor and temporary while others can have an impact on the infant for the rest of his or her life. Erb's Palsy, for example, has...
Comedies and cartoons would have you believe that the worst fallout from a slip-and-fall would be a bruised bottom and ego. Contrary to how they are depicted for entertainment sake, slip-and-fall accidents typically don't involve banana peels. Also, when a...
According to the US Centers for Disease Control, patients may live with HIV for an extended period of time without being diagnosed with the condition. This may be true even for New Jersey residents and others who see their doctor. As of 2015, it took an average of...
New Jersey parents may be shocked to learn that a common throat infection could be deadly to teenagers and young adults. Worse, it is commonly missed by doctors, who often only test for strep throat. A 2015 study found that sore throats caused by a bacteria known as...
Many New Jersey residents have seen changes in what is required when finding suitable employment. People are becoming part of the gig economy. This umbrella term describes work that is done on a piecework basis. Instead of hourly pay or a yearly salary, those in the...
Drivers in New Jersey should be extra careful on the roadways during Thanksgiving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. There's a good reason why -- Thanksgiving may be the deadliest holiday for travelers in the U.S. Based on the NHTSA's...
Driving a truck for hours on end can easily lead to severe back pain. When an individual sits for long periods of time, it causes the lower spine to compress and puts pressure on the discs and nerves. This can cause damage to the back that only gets worse the longer...
While motorists may gain an extra hour of sleep with the end of daylight saving time, they'll have to watch out more for wildlife on New Jersey roadways. The return of standard time falls during mating season for many of these animals, and heightened animal activity...
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...
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...