In February of 2021, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued an opinion for publication in People of the State of Michigan v. Michael Eugene Thue, which explicitly allows probationers to use medical marijuana so long as their use is otherwise in conformity with the Michigan…
Beautiful women. Perfectly chiseled bodies. Extravagant lifestyles. Post after post after post. Welcome to Instagram. Facebook, who owns the popular Instagram app, which is the social media platform of choice amongst many teens around the world and the U.S., led Congress and the public at…
For a few years now, Apple has been developing and rolling out health and fitness focused apps. With its most recent operating system update, the tech giant is now offering enhanced wellness-centered features. One of the major updates allows the sharing of a user’s health…
Hospital staff shortages are causing at hospitals to close beds. In Michigan, two of the largest health systems, Beaumont Health and Henry Ford Health System, have recently announced closure of a combined 300 beds, 180 and 120 respectively. The national shortage of staff, in particular…
As cooler temperatures descend on much of the United States, most of us will be spending more time indoors trying to stay warm. The bad news is that doing so can increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas…
Over the last several weeks, many areas of the country have experienced severe weather that has caused loss of power to residences and businesses. Extended power outages – more than a few hours – can cause food to spoil. In some cases, victims may not…
An often overlooked, but important medical condition to be aware of is: Pulmonary Embolism. Pulmonary Embolism (“PE”) is a common condition in the United States being diagnosed approximately three (3) million times per year. If this condition is not treated timely, it can be deadly.…
Two months ago, one of the strongest hurricanes ever to make landfall in the United States hit Louisiana. Hurricane Ida killed 115 people, and experts estimate that it will cost insurers a staggering $30 billion because of the extensive property damage it left behind. After…
Childhood sexual abuse claims have been a constant in the news for years. Widespread crimes within institutions and organizations like the Boy Scouts of America and Roman Catholic Church have been exposed, and billions of dollars have been paid through victim settlements over the last…
Back in March 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it was strengthening the existing warnings about serious behavior and mood-related side effects associated with asthma medication Singulair (montelukast) and its generics. The drug already had warnings about mental health side effects,…
