Hernias are relatively common, and they can occur in many different parts of the body. Because of the problems that can arise from hernias and the pain that they can cause, many patients with hernias need to go through surgery to fix the issue. This is often referred to as hernia repair surgery, and it frequently involves using a hernia…
Surgeries can repair specific issues in your body while giving rise to other concerns. After a hernia mesh surgery, you may worry about common complications such as the mesh detaching and the hernia recurring. People will also monitor themselves closely for signs of infection near their incision after a surgery. Another more subtle but seriously insidious risk is that of…
Sadly, sexual assault is something that still occurs frequently across the United States. Those aged between 12 and 34 have the highest risk of being subjected to this type of violence, but people of any age can and do, unfortunately, suffer as victims of sexual assault. The experience has the potential to cause emotional issues that alter a person’s outlook…
Bullying can happen to anyone at any age. Often, there is an assumption that bullying only affects school-age children, but this is simply not the case. Many workers across the United States are negatively affected by bullying in the workplace, and this can affect a person’s enjoyment of life, as well as their ability to progress in their career. It…
In the school districts of Kansas City, like with others around the country, bullying is a problem for many students. Recent studies have shown that as many as 73% of students between the ages of 12 and 17 have experienced bullying at school. Bullying often comes from other students, but, in some cases, teachers are the culprits. With the rise…
Those who suffer from type 2 diabetes will deal with many challenges to their health. One of the biggest problems they will face is effectively managing their blood sugar levels. If high blood sugar levels are not adequately controlled, the patient could suffer from issues such as kidney damage, nerve problems and blindness further down the line. This is why…
We should all have the right to hold religious beliefs without fear of repercussions in the workplace. Your ability to carry out your work and perform well is not impacted by your religion, and your employer should not base employment-related decisions on irrelevant factors. Your right to be free from religious harassment in the workplace was outlined in 1964 in…
Harassment and discrimination should never be tolerated in the workplace, and all workers have the right to be free from experiencing such behavior. However, it is an unfortunate fact that harassment and discrimination continues to occur in the workplace and that workers in some industries are more likely to be targeted than others. Workers in the service industry (those working…
As human beings, we naturally want to keep some aspects of our life private. In our personal lives, we have many rights to privacy. For example, we have the right to maintain the privacy of our home and personal property, and even law enforcement officials often must obtain permission, through search warrants, before breaching this privacy. However, when it comes…
You have the right to work in an environment that treats you fairly and equally, regardless of your gender, race or religion. These rights are laid out in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and they are in place across all states. Unfortunately, many workers continue to experience discrimination in the workplace, both explicitly and subtly. One of the most…