Insights for the road ahead.

For several years, e-scooters and e-bikes have been some of the most popular holiday presents in the U.S. They have also become an increasingly common form of transportation among adults. People frustrated by the costs of insurance and…

Some mistreatment in nursing homes is overt. Angry, burned-out professionals engage in outright abusive behavior toward residents who rely on them for care. Other times, nursing home employees may not have bad intentions but may neglect…

Drunk driving collisions are tragic in part because they are usually preventable. Motorists often fail to recognize warning signs that they have had too much to drink or convince themselves that they have the ability to drive safely…

Prescription medications are only available with a doctor's recommendation. The rules limiting access to medications help protect the general public. Some types of medication pose a risk of abuse or addiction. Many others can cause health…

Driving safely means that a driver needs to be mentally and physically able to make decisions while their vehicle is moving. In today’s society, many people are on the go constantly. While staying busy is a good idea for some, it’s…

Nursing homes exist, in no small part, because families cannot always meet the care needs of older adults. People who struggle with dementia or who have a history of falling may need more support than their children, spouses or…

Workers get hurt on the job due to a variety of different issues. Some people get hurt when equipment malfunctions. Others develop medical conditions due to repetitive job functions. Workers injured by equipment or the mistakes of a…

Most motor vehicle crashes are preventable if everyone involved fulfills their legal obligations to one another as they pertain to road safety. Oftentimes, the failures and oversights are the fault of drivers involved in wrecks. They…

Pittsburgh. Steel, sports and... road rage? While the "Steel City" is known for its rich history and passionate fans, it also has a bit of a reputation for aggressive drivers .

The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, and a recent trend gaining traction is the rise of private equity (PE) hospitals. These facilities are owned and operated by investment firms whose primary goal is financial return.

Illnesses can spread rapidly, and in some cases, they can put people at serious medical risk. Even common colds can be dangerous if someone has an underlying health issue, and more serious infections often carry a risk of death.

Distracted driving. The term often conjures up images of someone texting furiously behind the wheel, oblivious to the road. While texting is certainly a dangerous distraction, it’s just one piece of a much larger puzzle.