California workers in the agriculture and construction industries risk exposure to Valley Fever. It is an illness caused by the inhalation of dust spores of a fungus called Coccidioides. The term "silent epidemic" refers to the fact that the spores are invisible, and...
Healthcare workers and medical support staff provide invaluable care to ourselves, family members, friends and others within our communities. But these workers, who work tirelessly to ensure patients receive the care they need, often suffer on the job injuries and...
Police are currently seeking information about an accident that took the life of a man on the highway recently. The fatal pedestrian accident happened in California at night and took the life of a 24-year-old man. The driver who allegedly hit the man took off from the...
Workers in many industries often work with chemicals that they know very little about. Unless they are specifically trained and carefully monitored by their employers and managers, workers can suffer serious injury, illness or death due to hazardous chemical...
People who worked in the construction or transportation and those who served in the U.S. military many years ago are among those who are disproportionately at risk of being diagnosed with an illness related to asbestos exposure.Asbestos was commonly found in products...
In cities across the country, nail salons dot the landscape, promising patrons perfectly manicured and polished fingernails and toenails. Manicures and pedicures are often credited with helping people both look and feel better. During 2013, according to Nails...
From conflicts with managers or co-workers to a heavy workload and stringent deadlines, anyone who has ever had a job outside the home has likely experienced his or her fair share of job-related stress. In previous decades, workers were often forced to fall in line...
Construction workers in the San Diego area are often tasked with demolition duties of older homes, buildings and warehouses. In many cases, the materials that were used in the construction of these older buildings contain the dangerous minerals known as...
Most San Diego residents have likely heard about the dangers associated with exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a natural material that is known for its durability and "resistance to heat and corrosion." Today the use of asbestos materials is highly regulated and has...
When eating a strawberry-flavored cereal bar or enjoying a bag of microwave popcorn, few San Diego residents likely think about how such products are made. When something says it's strawberry flavored or smells like fresh flowers, American consumers fully expect a...
