Posted on September 23rd, 2019 by Elizabeth
The opioid epidemic kills over 130 Americans every day. But who’s to blame? Federal authorities have pointed the finger at pharmaceutical companies and the doctors who profit because of them, committing medical malpractice (and other crimes) in the process. According to a recent expose in the Detroit Free Press, highly addictive opioids kill more people […]
Posted on September 17th, 2019 by Elizabeth
Pregnancy is a major health journey and a woman’s body is constantly changing. Some pregnant mothers find themselves developing high blood pressure – preeclampsia – even if they didn’t have blood pressure problems before pregnancy. This health condition, left misdiagnosed or uncontrolled, can be dangerous for mother and baby.
Posted on September 1st, 2019 by Elizabeth
No amount of alcohol is safe for your overall health, according to a global study published in the journal The Lancet and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. For some time, a common belief has been that one or two drinks a day can lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes. This […]
Posted on August 30th, 2019 by Elizabeth
We are all impatient drivers from time to time. You have somewhere to be, you’re tired of following a slow driver, you just can’t get stuck at one more red light. Zooming through an intersection to get to where you’re going, however, puts you in danger of causing a car accident, and threatens the lives […]
Posted on August 27th, 2019 by Elizabeth
When your doctor tells you to fast before a checkup so they can do bloodwork and review your cholesterol levels, it’s important to follow their instructions to ensure that the test results are as accurate as possible. But the blood tests aren’t just about checking to see if your cholesterol is too high – it’s […]
Hospitals are supposed to be a safe place where people go to get treatment and get well. Sadly, many patients get worse in the hospital....
A recent study by Michigan State University found an increase in freeway car accidents and fatalities over the last five years. The cause for this...
In July 2020, a financial amnesty period began in Michigan to shield drivers who let their car insurance lapse. Under this rule, they would not...
