When you love your dog, the last thing you ever want is to see them hurt or in danger. So if you see your beloved dog getting into a fight with another dog, your first instinct may be to try and break up the fight as quickly as possible. But if you’ve never been in

If you’ve ever spent any significant time driving, you’ve likely been frustrated by another driver who doesn’t seem to understand how to use their turn signals. Maybe you’ve had to slam on your brakes after someone tried to merge into your lane without signalling first. Or maybe you’ve been behind another driver who has had

Antidepressants are one of the most common types of prescription medications around. It’s estimated that 13% of Americans take antidepressants and for those who need take them, that medication is a very important part of their lives. But when a woman becomes pregnant, it’s important to evaluate any medications she’s taking to make sure they’re

During the summer months, few things are better than taking a trip to the ballpark to cheer on your favorite baseball team. When you have seats close to the action, you have a great view to see all your favorite players in action, but there’s also a chance that you could get hurt. Lots of

The umbilical cord is responsible for making sure an unborn child receives the oxygen and nutrients it needs to grow and develop. But if there are complications with the umbilical cord during labor and delivery, the child can potentially lose oxygen. Umbilical Cord Prolapse In some cases, the umbilical cord enters the birth canal before

Not all injuries involve physical harm. When someone knowingly makes false statements about another person with the intent to do harm, that can potentially have serious consequences. Certain types of accusations can potentially damage a person’s reputation to the extent that they get fired from a job, have a difficult time finding work, or make

Every year, far too many infants experience brain damage around the time of birth and those injuries can potentially have a significant impact on the child’s ability to grow and thrive. But when we talk about brain injuries in newborns, it’s important to understand that brain injuries don’t all fall into one main category. Brain

Riding a motorcycle will always come with some types of risks. Since motorcycles aren’t enclosed vehicles, they don’t have as many safety features as regular cars, like airbags and seatbelts. Motorcycles are also less visible than passenger vehicles, so many accidents occur when drivers fail to see motorcyclists on the road. Changes in road conditions

Every year, over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in the United States and about 1 in 5 of those people require medical attention for their injuries. Although some breeds of dogs are often thought of as being more aggressive or dangerous than others, it’s extremely important to remember that all dogs have the

Giving birth is never easy, even in a normal, uncomplicated delivery. But when complications arise, the more likely it is that the mother or child will end up experiencing an injury. Breech deliveries are one type of complication that can raise the risk of birth trauma. In most cases, the doctor is able to conduct