The “Uber” of Water Safety: Why the Lifeguard Gig Economy is a Liability Risk

In a world of one-click apps, it’s tempting to treat every service like a food delivery. Need a ride? Open an app. Need dinner? Open an app. Need a lifeguard for your child’s birthday party or a high-stakes film production? There are now several national “brokerage” platforms—essentially the “Uber for… Continue reading

Why Clothing and CPR Outcomes Matter: Understanding Disparities in Resuscitation for Women

Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any time. When it does, the chance of survival depends on two critical actions: immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and early defibrillation using an automated external defibrillator (AED). Every minute without these interventions sharply decreases the person’s chance of survival. Yet decades of research,… Continue reading