People who are considering a new vehicle purchase in Alabama may be faced with an array of safety technology that manufacturers now include as standard or optional features. However, when a person owns an older vehicle that still performs well, the thought of buying a...
Month: February 2016
Pesticide exposure creates risks for farm workers
Farmers in Alabama fill an important role in many of the nation’s industries, and protecting crops from harmful insects is one part of producing quality products. Although these chemicals are tested and approved for use, the Centers for Disease Control and...
Alabama Troopers Say Spike in Fatal Wrecks Due to Numerous Factors
Compared to this time last year, Alabama highways have seen an alarming increase in fatal accidents. From New Year's Day to Feb. 10, state troopers investigated 54 fatalities, nine more than were investigated during that same time in 2015.State troopers say that...
Why are infections so prevalent in nursing homes?
The concept of nursing homes is to provide care when you cannot care for yourself, particularly once age has caused the body to become more frail. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, as people get older, they become more susceptible to infections, but...