Living with Injuries...

Our world is full of machines and things that can hurt us if we are not respectful of them.  Even though we do our best to stay out of harms way, injuries still happen, it is part of life.  But when we are hurt because of the behavior of another then we are not at fault for our injury.   When this happens, the law says that we have the right to compensation for that injury.  It can cause us to miss work so...

Back to school with the ‘Helpers’!...

The European Commission has launched its new episode for their Anti Tobacco campaign. The animated ‘Helpers’ are back to raise awareness amongst young people about tobacco issues. The series depicts three super-heroes who try to save smokers and non-smokers from the negative effects of tobacco.  This trio storm to the rescue to help the young teenage girl by giving her tips and advice. The video coincides...

Skin Related Cancer...

We have all been told that the rays of the sun are the main cause for skin cancer. It can also be hereditary and run in certain families.  In these families it is said the abnormal genes are inherited from parents and gets passed down to the next generation.   It is also said that if you have light skin or work outdoors you are more prone to skin cancer.  Experts also say the sun can cause skin cancer so...

Richard Florida Introduces the Philips Livable Cit...

The Philips Livable Cities Award is an initiative designed to generate practical, achievable ideas for improving the health and well-being of people living in cities. Individuals, community or non-governmental organizations and businesses are eligible to participate in the Award program that comprises a total prize fund amounting to 125,000 Euros.With the aim of developing simple solutions to the complex challenges faced by...

Hospital Negligence...

Have you or someone you know been admitted to the hospital for a routine procedure only to end up in worse condition than when they arrived?  When someone on the hospital staff makes a mistake in either a diagnosis, in a prescribed medication or in the operating room, it is called clinical negligence.  We all make mistakes, it is only human, but when a medical professional makes a mistake it could cost someone their...