Over 37,000 Americans die in a road crash every year according to statistics from the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) and an additional 3.5 million Americans are injured or disabled. A statistic from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) reveals that drunk driving is still the number one cause of death on American roadways. A personal injury lawyer can come to your rescue if you have been affected by a road crash injury or disability and help you to obtain the compensation you deserve.

News of late contains several stories of people trying successfully and unsuccessfully to board airline flights with a companion pet in tow claiming that their companion pet is necessary to their mental well-being--peacocks and hedgehogs for example. Here's what a new study has to say about the evidence of companion pets and pet owner mental health.

Last year, the headlines were everywhere warning us of the dangers of Zika Virus. This “new” and terrifying mosquito-borne illness captured our attention, as we learned it is harmful to the most vulnerable amongst us—pregnant women and babies. Researchers have discovered some information about how this virus is transmitted, how it affects us, and what we still don’t know. Read on to learn how you can be informed and take precautions to avoid being infected during mosquito season.

Artemisia annua, also known as sweet wormwood, has been used as an effective Malaria treatment for thousands of years in Chinese Medicine. Now, western scientists have found that ingesting Artemisia, in its natural form, is more effective than the synthetic drugs commonly used to treat the infection.

The WHO, CDC and other large health organizations have created official travel warnings for anyone who may be planning to visit South America because of an outbreak of the Zika virus. Although knowledge about the virus is limited, there is a strong warning for those who are pregnant and may become pregnant based on potential health risks for unborn children. The virus has also raised other questions, and researchers are taking a closer look at it. Could the Zika virus also be one of the viral infections that has been linked to obesity? Is the virus responsible for microcephaly in babies?

If you have fibromyalgia, then traveling to any destination can be a nightmare. The fatigue, insomnia, pain, stiffness and other issues are exacerbated by travel. However, there are steps you can take to reduce your discomfort and make the trip easier.

It is not always easy to find gluten-free meals while you are traveling abroad. However, Amsterdam has many options that can help people with celiac disease. From grocery stores that carry gluten-free food to restaurants with gluten-free menus, you will find a way to survive and avoid the protein.

An airport can be an overwhelming location for a child with autism, and some families struggle to find an accommodating airline that will meet their needs. However, airports are beginning to join forces with nonprofits to offer special programs for autistic children. They allow families to practice taking their kids to an airport in dry runs.