Doctors’ burnout rates high compared to other workers
The rate of doctors in the United States that are experiencing signs of burnout has been increasing in recent years, and more than half are now at risk,…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
Umbilical cord blood could supplant bone marrow transplants
Several medical companies are developing different methods of using umbilical cord blood as a more effective and safer replacement for the traditional…
Combination treatments show the best lung cancer survival rates
Patients who have a specific kind of cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), have been shown to have better survival rates when they paired…
Ancient spice combines with chocolate for a sweet treat
More than 4,000 years ago, tumeric was being used to spice up food and make medicines in India. Today, the spice is still an important crop in India,…
Drug testing shows increased positives
Positive tests for illicit drugs among workers are at their highest level in more than 10 years. That was the finding of lab services provider Quest…
Hitch trailers correctly and save lives
A nice, clear August day. It’s hot and the lake beckons with cool breezes, some fishing and maybe a dip to cool off. Get that boat on the trailer and get…
Trends in Personal Protection Equipment
Modern work styles demand new types of personal protection equipment (PPE). Safety and Health Magazine interviewed some PPE manufacturers and here are…
Vacation car rentals
Renting a car during your vacation? Safety and Health Magazine recommends you take a moment to understand the electronic features of the car before you…
How and why mortgage interest rates rise (or fall)
The rate on a mortgage loan is often the most significant factor in how much an owner will ultimately pay for their home. Monetary policy, market…
How to save money on back-to-school shopping
Students heading back to grades K-12 this year will likely have a huge list of supplies that they will need to purchase, and in 2017 the spending on these…