Posted on March 20th, 2020 by Elizabeth
Global warming is having an impact on just about everything, whether you want to admit it or not. And now, new research suggests that extreme heat may trigger contractions and premature birth. Premature birth is a risk by itself and comes along with many possible birth injuries.
Posted on March 19th, 2020 by Elizabeth
A glass of wine a day has been shown to have protective health effects, helping people live longer. Now, in new research, light to moderate alcohol consumption has been found to help minimize the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Is this information helpful or the practice recommended for all people? Your doctor should be prepared […]
Posted on March 16th, 2020 by Elizabeth
There is not much research about cannabis, THC, and CBD in pregnancy, though use of these substances in pregnancy has always come with recommendations for an overabundance of caution. Now, a new study from researchers at Western University and Queen’s University in Canada has found that regular exposure to THC during pregnancy has a significant […]
Posted on March 12th, 2020 by Elizabeth
Expectant mothers worry about a lot of things, especially what they put in their bodies. If a doctor prescribes a medication, however, women feel safe to assume their doctor has carefully assessed the risks of the drug and consider taking it to be safer and better than not having the medication at all. Unfortunately, this […]
Posted on March 10th, 2020 by Elizabeth
A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) projects that 6,590 people died on or along United States roadways in 2019. That total is the highest yearly number since 1988 and 5% higher than the number of pedestrians who died in 2018. Roads aren’t safe for pedestrians. The big question is: Why?
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...
