Michigan Hospitals Report Deaths from H1N1 The influenza strain known as H1N1 has been linked to at least three deaths in Michigan within the past few months. About a dozen children and adults affected by H1N1 are also on life support at the U of…
Woman Shares Inspiring Video of 100-Day Workout Challenge Recently, LaKeisha Shurn of Berkeley, CA shared an inspiring video montage of her journey through a 100-day workout challenge. LaKeisha, age 32, described herself as having low self-esteem and suffering from depression, but wanting to change that…
Baby Girl Dies After Forceps Delivery The family of a now deceased baby girl laid her to rest just five days after her birth. Olivia Marie, the daughter of Rachel Melancon and Allen Coats, died shortly after her delivery by forceps, prompting the couple to…
STDs on the Rise Among Seniors Earlier this week I talked about teenagers not being honest with their doctors about their sexual behaviors. However, another epidemic is striking the U.S., as the rate of STDs is on steep incline for senior citizens. That’s right, 50…
Stay Safe During Winter Storms As the temperature dipped below -9 degrees, and with several inches of snow in the forecast, it is incredibly important to heed safety advice. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control offers several emergency preparedness tips to stay safe during these…
Fibromyalgia a Real Bodily Disease For too long, sufferers of Fibromyalgia have been told that their symptoms were all in their head. Fibromyalgia is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Symptoms sometimes occur after a traumatic physical event, surgery, infection or…
Teens Not Honest With Doctors About Sexual Behavior Perhaps not surprisingly, teenagers are commonly not honest with their doctors about their sexual behavior. Clearly, divulging this type of information can be embarrassing at best or cause serious trouble with parents at the worst. However, keeping…