As 2023 draws to a close, the United States is experiencing a notable decrease in mass shootings, marking the lowest figures recorded since 2019. This reduction aligns with a broader decline in violent crime post-pandemic, suggesting a shift toward greater community safety. According to the Gun Violence Archive, as of Dec. 18, there have been … Read more
Washington, D.C. – Amid the tumult of the global pandemic, a troubling statistic has emerged, revealing that approximately 14,000 people died while under physical restraints in hospitals across the United States. This figure, covering the span from 2019 to 2020, has raised serious questions about the use of restraints in medical settings during an unprecedented … Read more
LONDON — An authoritative report released today harshly criticized the United Kingdom’s preparation and response to the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing a series of failures that contributed to one of the highest death tolls worldwide. More than 235,000 people died in the UK of causes related to the virus by the end of 2023. The investigation … Read more
In a welcome shift, pedestrian fatalities across the United States have seen a notable decrease. After reaching a 40-year high in 2022, deaths dropped by 5.4% in 2023, according to a recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association published on Wednesday. Jonathan Adkins, CEO of the association, commented on the findings, describing them as … Read more
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A recent study led by researchers at Penn State University has revealed alarming trends in overdose death rates in the United States between 2012 and 2021. The study, which analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Census Bureau, focused on investigating the demographic characteristics of over half … Read more
Washington D.C., United States – The alarming rise in deaths due to drug overdoses has brought to light a concerning trend of overtreatment with medications. Despite the preventable nature of most drug-related fatalities, the death toll continues to climb, painting a grim picture of the current drug pandemic. In a study conducted in 2013, it … Read more
Los Angeles, California – Firearm injuries and deaths among children and adolescents in the United States have been on the rise in recent years, posing a significant threat to the well-being of the younger population. The impact of gun violence extends beyond fatalities, affecting many young individuals who survive gunshot wounds or are exposed to … Read more
New York, NY – Researchers are puzzled by the increased deadliness of heart disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus seems to have added another layer of complication to an already prevalent issue, leaving scientists eager to understand the underlying factors causing this alarming trend. One hypothesis suggests that the stress and strain caused by … Read more
TORONTO, Ontario – A recently published report sheds light on a concerning trend of increasing deaths from multiple toxic substances in Ontario since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, released by the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network and Public Health Ontario, reveals that this trend is also apparent across Canada and in the … Read more
RICHMOND, Virginia – The process of making an online purchase can begin with a few simple clicks, but for many, the decision can be halted when prompted to enter personal information such as state, zip code, and country. This can be especially challenging when the options available are presented in a lengthy dropdown menu. In … Read more