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Don’t overlook these hazards of summer driving
It might seem like summer is the safest season for driving -- even here in Mississippi where we don't have to deal with the extremely cold temperatures and massive snowfalls that our neighbors in northern states face every winter (and sometimes well into spring)....
Can your doctor give you a placebo instead of real medicine?
Most people have heard the term "placebo." It's a pill or other treatment that has no active ingredient. Placebos are sometimes used in clinical trials. One group is given a real medication, while the other (the control group) is given a placebo. Researchers determine...
3 common causes of semitruck crashes
Semitruck crashes can lead to devastating injuries for the victims. Because these trucks are so large and heavy compared to other vehicles, the truckers who operate them must be especially careful when they're on the roads.There are some specific hazards that must be...
What happens if you’re injured in a vacation rental?
If you're staying in a hotel and the showerhead falls off and cracks your head open, you know you're covered by the hotel's insurance. The same is true if you're on the bike in their fitness center and the seat falls off, throwing you into another cyclist or when you...
The most common causes of serious pool injuries
As summer approaches, families across Mississippi are spending more time in their backyard swimming pools. We all know that pools can be dangerous if not properly maintained and that children need to be supervised. Some of the most common causes of pool-related...
Limiting distractions when driving with kids in the car
If you're a mom or dad, you probably feel like one of your biggest jobs is being a chauffeur to your kids. You likely are also more focused on safety when they're in the car with you.However, kids are a leading cause of distracted driving. exercise greater safety...
Who’s most likely to develop PTSD after a crash?
If you feel like you still haven't recovered emotionally from a car crash months after it happened, you're not alone. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), nearly 40% of crash survivors develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....
Will a casino protect you after winning a jackpot?
You finally did it! You hit the jackpot at one of the Gulf Coast casinos. It was a hit that put several thousand dollars into your pocket and you are over the moon because of your sudden windfall. But as you leave the casino and walk toward the parking lot with your...
When is a doctor’s lie considered medical malpractice?
Do you remember the classic Bette Davis film from 1939 called Dark Victory? Modern viewers are often shocked to see the leading character's doctor lie to her after an unsuccessful surgery to remove a brain tumor because he doesn't want her to know that she only had...
Some insomnia medications can leave people impaired the next day
When people take prescription medications at night to help them sleep, they don't expect to feel the effects of the drug the next day. However, research and anecdotal data have increasingly shown that some sleep medications can make driving unsafe the following...