Kidney transplant policies have taken the spotlight recently, after a transplant error at USC in January and yesterday’s report that a recipient was infected with HIV from a donated kidney….
One of the most exciting months in sports is now underway. March Madness begins with 68 teams and legions of fans dreaming about cutting down the nets and winning the NCAA Championship. Every year,…
Over the past month or so, the nation’s gaze was fixed on Wisconsin and the showdown there between pro-labor, pro-consumer protesters and conservative policymakers. In the meantime, while no one was…
It’s time again for many Americans’ least favorite day of the year: the day we switch over to Daylight Saving Time. Sunday morning at 2 a.m., we lose an hour and our clocks Spring…
As temperatures climb and the mountains of snow begin to melt in Michigan, motorists can expect to see more bicyclists. Biking is healthy, green, and cost-effective, and for many it is both a hobby…
For all the things that could go wrong, air travel is one of the safest methods of transportation available today. One of the major reasons for this is the industry’s commitment to transparency and…
Recently I have been commenting on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its responsibility to protect consumers from unsafe health care products, including drugs. Last week, the FDA…
The jury deliberated seriously and intently for six hours. They had listened to four days of testimony in a medical malpractice trial involving a dying man’s claim that his doctor had failed to…
By now, most of you have probably heard about the tragic death of a two-year-old child due to a rare bacterial infection apparently caused by tainted Triad alcohol prep wipes. It is alarming that…
With obesity on the rise in the U.S., the number of weight-related medical problems continues to grow. This is an important issue throughout the country, but Michigan has consistently ranked in the…
Many experts agree that having a positive attitude can help you lead a healthy life. According to a recent study spearheaded by a Michigan State University professor, however, faking a smile can…
A patient at the University of Southern California was given the wrong kidney earlier this month in a shocking hospital mix-up that resulted in the temporary suspension of USC’s transplant program….