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Autonomous cars are no longer a design concept. Companies like Google have already started to test driverless vehicles on the road, and projections indicate the market will be full of driverless car options within the next five years. Most new vehicles feature some degree of automation, from automatic braking in dangerous situations to warning signals…

West Virginia is known around the world for coal mining. While the industry serves as a source of work and income, it’s a high-risk job. Throughout history, coal booms have been underlined by the deaths of hardworking miners stuck in the wrong place at the wrong time. Here are some of the worst mining disasters…

If getting back into the gym is part of your New Year’s resolution for 2016, you’re not alone. Year after year, many of us resolve to be more active so we can feel healthier, look better, and live longer. While these are admirable goals, the hidden dangers of gym equipment may hinder some people from…

In today’s world, airline passengers always face a certain amount of risk when they step onboard a commercial airplane. While some factors are outside of an airliner’s control, airline policies and procedures can improve or reduce overall safety and security. This January, Airlineratings.com released a list of the safest airline companies in the world. This…

Hoverboards, the Segway-like recreational devices, were the must-have item on many children’s holiday wish lists in 2015. However, more and more stories have popped up regarding the serious hazards some models pose. Jurisdictions have even gone as far as banning the use of the devices in public areas. But are hoverboards really so dangerous? How…

Burn injuries provide a compelling threat to global public health. They claim an estimated 265,000 lives annually. They occur mostly at home or in the workplace and are largely preventable. But did you know that the type of burn you sustain can vary greatly by your sex? Check out your chances of getting a burn…

When we’re sick, we expect our doctors to take reasonable action and to take care of us. We put our trust in their abilities to make us feel well again. However, some physicians can take advantage of our faith and commit negligence. That said, not all cases of perceived wrongdoing necessarily indicate medical malpractice. How…

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral we previously used in home construction. As a natural flame retardant and insulator, it was an inexpensive way to protect our homes. Unfortunately, we didn’t know at the time that asbestos can have negative health consequences. People began complaining of respiratory problems, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned…

The NFL has come under fire lately because its commissioner, Roger Goodell, allegedly knew of a condition that posed a significant threat to the health of his players. It’s the subject of a movie starring Will Smith, Concussion, out this month. But what is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and what can we do to prevent…

To most of us, pets are family. They sleep in our beds, and we may even sneak them scraps from the dinner table. So when one of our family members is in danger, we want to do anything we can to stop the threat. When your dog is attacked by another animal, you may be…