Pressure on Social Media Companies In a Pew Research Survey, 49% of social media users stated that their political discussions are angrier compared with other places people might discuss politics.[1] This heightened emotion is often reflected in extremist and hate speech, lawmakers argue. Section 230, a law that provides immunity to online platforms such as […]
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Anecdote I have had my own experience with indoor air quality. In college, when I worked at a supermarket as a deli associate, I encountered safety hazards that would horrify most people. At one point, there was a continuous water leak behind the counter in the area where deli workers cut their meats. For at […]
Less Workers’ Comp Claims and Smaller Payout Amounts Workers who use medical marijuana are statistically less likely to file a workers’ compensation claim. That is the news coming out of a study from the National Bureau of Economic Research, conducted by researchers from William Paterson University, University of Cincinnati, Temple University, and the RAND Corporation. […]
In a case study, when African American respondents were asked to list the greatest harm that could come to them from wearing a mask, 43.3% listed racial profiling or police interaction.[1] Negative things have happened towards those wearing masks during the pandemic. In Nashville, Tennessee, two black men were racially profiled and thrown out of […]
Their Day in Court Lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson are set to go forward. Johnson & Johnson’s request for the N.J. Supreme Court to review a lower court decision which revived lawsuits against the company has been turned down. Two women who have used Talcum powder, produced by J & J, and have alleged that […]
Telehealth and telemedicine refer to virtual visits with a healthcare provider.[1] This could be done over the phone, or through videoconferencing. In remote and rural areas, this is convenient due to possibly a long-distance commute to a doctor’s office. It is also convenient for elderly for whom it is more difficult to travel. There is […]
Trouble in the Skies Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems that passengers who refuse to comply with airline rules have increased. Delta Airlines has banned more than 800 people from flying on its planes, and United Airlines has banned around 615 people.[1] These passengers consist of those refusing to wear masks, and […]
The interviewee is an Uber driver who will remain anonymous and wanted to share details surrounding their work conditions with me. Q1: What type of mask do you recommend using as an Uber driver? A: “I recommend using N95 masks. They protect me from the environment, and the environment from myself.” Q2: Have you had […]
One of the most efficient ways to take care of yourself and your family is watching how you drive. Here are 11 tips to help you on your next trip: Slow down Slowing down, to a degree, can never be a poor choice. It gives you and others more time to maintain vision, and exit […]
Anecdote Too often we choose expediency over safety, and sometimes consequences incur. Injury is common when we are not careful. What may seem okay can also put one at risk. As an avid runner, I have had my share of injuries. A couple months ago, I injured my ankle while running in the park, sustaining […]
