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It may not be just the experience of war itself that leads to PTSD. Evidence now suggests that physical injury to the brain may create a vulnerability to the disorder, as vets who had suffered a traumatic brain injury or a concussion appear to be more susceptible to the disorder.  If this is true,…

In the United States of America, nearly half a million people die from medical mistakes each year. Medical errors that result in medical malpractice rank as the third highest cause of death, after fatalities attributed to cardiovascular failure and cancer. Medical errors can include fatal mistakes committed by doctors, patient infections contracted post-surgery, problems…

According to a recent international study, patients are most apt to pursue legal action against their physician because of a delay or failure to diagnose a serious disease. The study data examined medical malpractice claims brought against primary care doctors in the United States, Australia, France and Canada. The results of the study are…

In the spring of 2015 the Responsible Dog Ownership Act was introduced in New Jersey by Democrat assembly members Pam Lampitt and Benjie Wimberly. The bill would require fences for large dog breeds to be at least eight feet tall, and sets forth stricter rules for the leashing of larger dogs. The idea is…

Slip and fall accidents can be treacherous, resulting in serious injury for the victim. Canadian tennis star, Eugenie Bouchard, filed a lawsuit recently stating that the United States Tennis Association (USTA) is responsible for a serious head injuryshe sustained after she slipped and fell in the women’s locker room. According to Bouchard, the injury…

Bicycling is good for the heart, waistline and weight control. For these reasons, it comes as no surprise to see that many people are joining the cycling trend. Bicycling has seen its greatest increase coming from middle-aged Americans who enjoy the sport for fitness, commuting or adventure. Sadly, bicycle accident injuries and hospitalizations are…