Carpenters, Electricians and steel workers all have two things in common: they are in the construction industry and they can be dangerous. Many workers in this industry know that there are many hazards that one needs to watch out for while at a site.
There are number of things that doctors recommend pregnant women not to do: drink more than one cup of coffee per day, eat sushi, take a break in the sauna and drink alcohol. But what about driving? A study suggests that pregnant women in their second trimester may be at greater risk for a serious motor vehicle crash.
If you or someone you know is struggling with kidney disease or failure, you are likely familiar with dialysis, a treatment that performs similar functions of the kidney. This treatment is common for those in renal failure, but how dangerous is it?
Many of us associate summertime with being outside. We hang out on the beach. We take our bicycles out of hibernation. We even eat outside.
Smartphones have taken over our lives. Whether you're walking through Manhattan or Queens, you're likely to find people plodding down the street, eyes glued to their devices. Our need for constant connectivity has become all-consuming--and it's had a serious impact on our safety.
New York has the heaviest bicycle traffic of any city in the country. If you're speeding down the road alongside motor vehicles weighing a couple tons each, a collision could devastate your life. It's important to know how to ride your bicycle defensively on city roads.
Earlier this summer, nationally renowned comedian Roseanne Barr’s hit television sitcom was cancelled after she posted racist comments on Twitter. She later blamed her behavior on having taken the popular sleep aid, Ambien. The makers of Ambien retorted that there is no drug in the world known to cause racism.
Nothing says "Fourth of July" quite like pyrotechnics in the night sky. Maybe you and your friends head out to watch the professional fireworks show over the East River. Maybe you watch the Washington D.C. fireworks display on TV. Or maybe you're one of the many Americans who likes to put on their own mini fireworks show themselves.
No matter where you go in New York, you are likely to see a crane standing out in the skyline. While they’re an everyday occurrence, cranes are constantly moving. The crane you see today is likely to pick up and move to a new project soon. They are practically a symbol of the city’s ongoing development and growth.
