Alternative Supplements Lack Federal Oversight, Pose Dangers It isn’t uncommon for individuals to take alternative supplements such as probiotics or herbal remedies. Most people assume that these alternative, commonly labeled “natural” remedies, are safer than prescription drugs. However, the alte
U.S. Regulators Closing Down Bus Companies In the aftermath of several fatal bus crashes across the nation, U.S. regulators have closed 52 bus companies in a safety crackdown. The bus crashes occurred in four states and resulted in 25 deaths and 80 individual injuries last…
Generic Drugs Not Always the Same as Name Brand Generic drugs often seem like the perfect choice: they allow the patient to get their medication for a fraction of the cost compared to name brand alternatives. However, what you might not realize is that generic…
Motor Vehicle Accidents One of the Most Common Causes of TBI Yesterday I wrote about low-speed vehicle collisions and their ability to cause traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Today I will continue my discussion of TBIs, their relation to car accidents, and their long-term effects on…
Low Speed Vehicle Collisions Can Lead to a Serious Injury When most people think of serious injuries related to a car accident, they usually assume that the vehicles involved were traveling at very high rates of speed. However, low speed crashes (speeds ranging from 1-2 mph…
Barney Rosenberg Discovered Life-Saving Cancer Treatment You’re probably still high on yesterday’s Michigan State win against Ohio State, and elated that we’re going to the Rose Bowl. However, MSU has provided more than a winning football team–we’re also known for life-saving research. For example
Magnet Toys Dangerous for Children The increasingly popular small, round toy magnets may be a lot of fun for children, but they’re also spelling big trouble for some. Christin Rivas, age 14, was playing with the magnets at school and having a great time as…
To Enhance Hospital Safety, Experts Suggest Publishing Hospital Stats Most of us would hardly go to a restaurant where we planned to spend big bucks without checking out the reviews online or in a Zagat report. However, most of us will go to a hospital…
Tongue Piercing Serves as Much More Than a Fashion Statement for Some I’m no fan of the tongue piercing fad that has some younger people opting to get a needle shoved through their tongue. However, when I read a recent article about those confined to…
Mental Illness Linked to Immune System Wellbeing For too long we’ve assumed that mental illness is merely a symptom of the mind, and unrelated to the condition of the rest of the body. However, recent research suggests that a depressed immune system can have an…
Parents Outraged Over School’s Confiscation of Student Phones Parents of children at an Oregon middle school are outraged after finding out that school officials temporarily confiscated their children’s phones in order to delete recordings of a confrontation between a student and teacher. The incid
Gratefulness Has Better Health Benefits to Exercise and Skipping Dessert With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I was pleased to see a recent article on the health benefits of gratefulness. In fact, recent evidence suggests that sitting around and verbally expressing your gratitude has better…