Regardless of how busy a road is, there are still many hazards a driver could encounter. For instance, a motorist is more likely to encounter an animal trying to cross a street in a rural area because the road is closer to their dens or nests. Those who are traveling...
The danger posed by eating while driving
Distracted driving crashes are all too common in New Mexico. While many are caused by drivers calling or texting behind the wheel, there's another factor that can be overlooked, and that's the presence of food and drinks in the car. According to a 2014 study from the...
What happens when surgical teams leave objects behind?
Some people in New Mexico might have heard of cases in which surgeons left instruments behind in people following an operation. This rare occurrence still happens thousands of times a year in the United States, most commonly with needles and sponges. There may be no...
More coffee consumption may lead to more truck crashes
Drinking a large amount of coffee can benefit many truck drivers over the short term. However, one study argues that drinking it excessively for the long term can raise the risk of a crash. Truckers in New Mexico should know that this study focused on two groups of...
Distraction poses a threat of serious truck crashes
New Mexico motorists know about the dangers that they may cause when they engage in distracted driving. People texting or surfing the internet while operating a vehicle can easily crash into other cars and pedestrians, causing serious and even fatal accidents. This is...
Heart attack and stroke misdiagnosed in many women
Many women in New Mexico are worried about the possibility of breast cancer or cervical cancer, but what they may not be aware of is that heart disease is, in fact, the leading cause of death among women. Stroke is the fourth leading cause. Incidentally, women run a...
