Posted on June 12th, 2020 by Elizabeth
In the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd, it should come as no surprise that some questionable cases between civilians and police are being revisited. Recent news has reported that the Michigan Attorney General’s Office may receive a request to review an incident from 2014 in which a man from Ferndale died during […]
Posted on April 29th, 2020 by Elizabeth
Many doctors recommend a daily aspirin to patients who are at a high risk of heart attack. Now, daily aspirin has been tied to a lower risk of some digestive cancers. Should you be taking this over-the-counter med? Only your doctor knows for sure, and sometimes even they don’t make the right recommendation, which leads […]
Posted on April 28th, 2020 by Elizabeth
Not only are c-sections risky at the time of delivery, they could have repercussions decades later. A new Harvard study published in JAMA Network Open found that women who were born via c-section have a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in adulthood.
Posted on April 27th, 2020 by Elizabeth
Many women who have given birth by Cesarean section are delighted to discover that they might qualify for a vaginal birth with their next child. The desire to have this kind of birth is not the only requirement though. Is a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) medically right for you? And, most of all, does […]
Posted on March 23rd, 2020 by Elizabeth
Heredity has plenty to do with a person’s risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and their risk of heart attack or stroke. Lifestyle, of course, also plays a role, especially what you eat, according to researchers. A new study has found that people who follow a vegetarian diet have a lower risk of stroke. […]
A recent report from the Joint Commission found that there is an “alarming rise” in assaults and rape in hospitals and medical facilities. The first...
A new analysis of national data found that an estimated 795,000 Americans die or are permanently disabled by medical misdiagnosis every year. A doctor who...
Teens are a notoriously dangerous and inexperienced group of drivers. As a result of their lack of practice on the road and constant distractions, auto...
