From talking and texting to sharing photos and videos, mobile phones have made it possible to stay in touch with family, friends and coworkers 24/7. Unfortunately, many individuals are so used to reaching for their phones that they underestimate the risk of doing so...
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Child sexual abuse calls to hotline increase during lockdown
With much of the country under stay-at-home orders through the spring, a disturbing rise in minors reporting abuse has been seen by the National Sexual Assault Hotline. By the end of March, the hotline reported a 22% surge in calls by children under 18, and half of...
Federal changes could make college accusations more difficult
You need your school to help you excel in the best of times, and support you through the worst. You expect the administration to listen when things are at their darkest, but new federal guidelines could make it harder for you to speak up. Over 200 public universities...
Spotting signs of a head injury after a car accident
The moments immediately following a car crash are unforgettable. When the car comes to rest, and you realize what happened, your brain may start firing in a million directions, trying to think of all that you should do. In times like these, adrenaline can course...
Boy Scouts targeted in Hawaii sexual abuse lawsuit
As Hawaii’s extension for survivors of sexual abuse to take legal action ended on April 24, eight men claiming they were sexually abused when they were Boy Scouts nearly half a century ago filed a lawsuit. The men, who now live in Hawaii, Washington state, Oregon and...
Recovery after amputation is physical and mental
The decision to amputate a limb after a car accident is often the doctor’s. There is typically not time in an emergency situation to consult with the patient. However, if the amputation comes later as a result of an injury, the patient may have the chance to be a part...