The Miracle of Modern Technology I am never ceased to be amazed when I hear about the amazing things that new technologies can do. True, there are problems with technology, too, like the serious issue of texting while driving. However, one story showed how the…
The Doctors and Hospital in Jackson, Michigan, Unnecessarily Subjected Patients to Invasive and Potentially Harmful Procedures Cardiologist Dr. Julie Kovach showed the courage that few other doctors do by exposing abuse within her profession. Dr. Kovach was previously an independent contractor with
Six Flags Roller Coaster Shut Down After Tragic Accident A Six Flags ride in Texas has been shut down after a woman tragically fell to her death while riding the Texas Giant Roller Coaster. The coaster is located in the Arlington, TX Six Flags and…
Mark Schauer is the Person to Replace Him I don’t know if bankruptcy is the right decision for Detroit. I didn’t vote for Rick Snyder but I tried to accept him and his word about being a moderate nerd. I had agreed with some of…
Boy’s Secret Revealed in X-ray Did you ever do something naughty when you were a child and think that if you just kept it a secret from mom or dad that you would evade getting in trouble? That’s what a 15-year-old boy in Ohio thought,…
Menopause: A Natural Biological Process Menopause can be a difficult transition in a woman’s life. The average age for menopause is 51 and marks the permanent end of menstruation and fertility. It is a natural biological process, but can often leave women feeling less feminine…
Big Chain Restaurants in NYC Duping Diners? Going to your favorite restaurant may be more costly than it used to be, but not because of rising food costs. Some restaurants in New York City are facing a class action lawsuit for including an “automatic gratuity”…
Flashing Headlights and a Modern Day Paul Revere Is it against the law to flash your headlights to warn fellow drivers of a speed trap set up by the police? That’s the million dollar question at the center of a battle between Missouri resident Michael…
Pre-eclampsia: Serious Health Condition in Pregnancy Proper prenatal care is vital for both mother’s and baby’s health. Health problems such as gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia in pregnant women can cause serious consequences for the baby. Pre-eclampsia is characterized by high blood pressu
When White Coat Syndrome Isn’t Just Psychosomatic Have you ever heard of white coat syndrome? It might sound a little silly, but white coat syndrome is high blood pressure that occurs only within the context of a doctor’s office typically because of anxiety related to…
One Man’s Crap is Another Man’s Cure Okay, funny heading aside, digestive problems are no laughing matter. From Irritable Bowel Syndrome to Ulcerative Colitis, digestive problems can be a serious hindrance to an individual’s ability to live a joyful life. I have the greatest empathy…
Airplane Crashes, Zombies, and Tragic Real Life Disasters I recently watched the movie World War Z, which contained a gruesome plane crash scene that left me wondering, where is the best place to sit on a plane that is in its final descent (zombies aside,…