North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that happened Wednesday afternoon in Edgecombe County. Troopers say the driver was trapped in the SUV which caught fire in the…
The Virginia Department of Health is reporting a woman’s recent death may be linked to the H1N1 virus, commonly referred to as Swine Flu. If it turns out Swine Flu was a contributing…
Many of us go to the local health center everyday where we are hooked up to several medical testing machines. These medical testing machines are a great benefit to society, allowing more accurate…
A woman camping at a Carteret County campground has died from head trauma after falling from a golf cart. Authorities familiar with the accident said that she died on Sunday after receiving the head…
Many times, in tragic accidents, the folks behind the scenes are forgotten about. Permanent injuries go beyond the physical and often upset the mind, causing injury to it as well. Consortium claims…
When you’re driving on a major highway, you should know to pass on the left, and keep slow traffic to the right. Although this is common knowledge to those on the road, the rules of the water are…
Medical payment coverage is an optional coverage offered by most carriers. It provides generally low-level coverage for medical and funeral costs to occupants of an insured vehicle. Under this…
There were approximately 3,600 drowning deaths reported in 2005 (most recent statistical year available) and about 10-15% of those were labeled as secondary, or dry drowning, as per the Center for…
The FDA performed an analysis of increasingly popular electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes). The analysis found carcinogens and toxic chemicals including diethylene glycol, which is…
The Elizabeth City Coast Guard has rescued five people from a distressed boat early Sunday morning in rough seas at Bogue Inlet shoals off the coast of Emerald Isle, North Carolina (N.C.). The…
The data from a report studying the effects of the prescription drug Xolair on individuals with moderate to severe asthma indicates a disproportionate increase in ischemic heart disease,…