Laser pointers can be useful during a presentation, but they aren’t as helpful to your eyes. According to recent reports, a 15-year-old Swedish boy permanently damaged his eyes after ordering a…
I know it seems early to be talking about ice and snow, but that’s exactly what the Lansing City Council will be doing on September 20 as it considers an ordinance to make sidewalks safer. Under the…
Last month, health care product manufacturer Johnson & Johnson announced a recall on hip-replacement devices known as the DuPuy ASR Hip Implant System. Now, the beleaguered…
Nick Vijucic was born with no arms and no legs, but he isn’t letting that get him down. Instead, Nick has taken his disability and used it to inspire others to reach for their greatest hopes and…
Cerebral Palsy can be a devastating disability that causes limb spasticity and decreased limb control, making it extremely difficult for a child with CP to sit up properly. For a mom like Kim Falk,…
Imagine losing your hair in a narrow ring around your head, for reasons unbeknownst to you. Your co-workers avoid you for fear that you have a contagious disease, and on top of that, your boss sends…
Shoulder dyostocia can be one of the most frightening emergencies that can occur in the labor and delivery room. Shoulder dyostocia occurs when an infant’s shoulder becomes stuck on the mother’s…
As a happily married man, I haven’t flirted in quite some time. But according to recent research, if you’re looking for that special someone, flirting is still very effective. You probably already…
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Jerry Lewis Telethon, a summer tradition that takes place each year on Labor Day Weekend. The Telethon, which has become an entertainment extravaganza…
You might never have realized that there is a world of uses for beauty products beyond the obvious. If you’ve got a medicine cabinet full of products that never seem to get used up, or have a…
Around this time last year, Adam Nevells’ life was cut short in a tragic car accident. 18-year-old Nevells was a well-liked student at Okemos High School, where he wrestled, played saxophone in the…
On August 16 Michael Douglas announced that he has stage 4 throat cancer, but the 65-year-old actor didn’t let that get him down. Instead, on his Tuesday night appearance on The Late Night With…