Month: June 2018

Alabama residents are used to the high heat by now. In the summer, temperatures hover around ninety degrees and can soar to nearly a hundred degrees every so often.With hot conditions, occupational heat exposure may spike. Workers and employers need to be aware of the...

There’s nothing like being out on the open road with friends or family. Road trips are practically a young adult’s rite of passage in America. Summer is the perfect time to see new sights and bond with each other.However, it’s not enough to hop in the car and drive....

Independence Day is coming up soon as Birmingham residents plan vacations, parties and other festivities. Many families and friends will also celebrate their freedom to drink alcohol as part of the holiday.Between beer at the barbeque and cocktails beneath the...

Medical procedures may be invasive, but medical providers never should be. There is a vital difference between getting the medical care you want and need versus the medical care your doctor believes you should have. The doctor doesn’t always know best.In fact, medical...