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Exposure to Common Infections Linked to Cognitive Decline

Exposure to Common Infections Could Permanently Damage Brain Recent research has discovered that exposure to common infections, including Chlamydia pneumoniae (which can lead to pneumonia and bronchitis), Helicobacter pylori (which can lead to stomach ulcers), and the herpes viruses (which can lead

By David Mittleman

/ 14 Feb 2014

Smartphone Use at Night Not Good for Sleep Quality, Work Productivity

Chronic Smartphone Use Can Lead to Mental Health Problems Most of us say we feel “naked” without our smartphone by our side, available to make phone calls, send texts, or browse the Internet at a moment’s notice. You’d think that with the increased availability of…

By David Mittleman

/ 8 Feb 2014

Common Drug Shows Promise in Treating Autism in Children

Drug May Help Kids With Autism French researchers may be onto something with a blood pressure drug they are using off-label on children with Autism. That drug, bumetanid, which is a diuretic used to decrease fluid retention in those with high blood pressure, has helped to…

By David Mittleman

/ 7 Feb 2014

Alternative Treatments For Chronic Pain Gaining In Validity and Acceptance

Chronic Pain Sufferers Have Hope To the over 100 million Americans who suffer from chronic pain, studies conducted in recent years point the pathway to hope that non-narcotic treatment can help reduce their crippling pain. For starters, while many people who suffer from chronic pain…

By David Mittleman

/ 2 Feb 2014

Johns Hopkins Study Reveals 80,000 “Never Events” Occur at Hospitals Each Year

Johns Hopkins Researchers Release Shocking Results of Medical Malpractice Investigation Researchers at Johns Hopkins Hospital conducted a cautious and rigorous study of national medical malpractice claims, and found some shocking results: the researchers found that a surgeon in the U.S. leaves a for

By David Mittleman

/ 29 Jan 2014

Chicago Archdiocese Hid Decades of Child Sexual Abuse

According to recently released internal documents from the Archdiocese of Chicago, top leaders helped to cover up decades of child sexual abuse at the hands of priests. The documents were released as part of a settlement between attorneys for the archdiocese and the sexual abuse…

By David Mittleman

/ 22 Jan 2014

Doormen in Apartments and Condos Trained to Spot Elder Abuse

Doormen at Apartments, Condos Help Fight Elder Abuse The doormen at apartments and condos may seem like their only responsibility is to greet visitors and hold open the door. However, doormen can be the first line of defense against elder abuse, which is estimated to…

By David Mittleman

/ 21 Jan 2014

Iowa Man Awarded 700k Verdict in Wife’s Medical Malpractice Death

Rapid City Man Awarded $776,000 for Wife’s Death Jurors in Rapid City, IA recently awarded Don McLaren $776,000 in a medical malpractice verdict against Dr. Wesley Sufficool. McLaren’s wife, Karla, died in 2011 after learning that she had late-stage liver disease, attributable to a botched…

By David Mittleman

/ 19 Jan 2014

X-ray Reveals Hundreds of Gold Needles Around Woman’s Knees

X-Ray Reveals Hundreds of Gold Needles in Woman’s Knees A 65-year-old South Korean woman complained of severe joint pain in her knees, and when doctors investigated through an x-ray, they soon found out why. The woman’s knees were filled with hundreds of tiny, gold acupuncture…

By David Mittleman

/ 15 Jan 2014

Health Experts Warn Parents About Preservative in Baby Wipes

Health Researchers Warn Parents About Preservatives in Baby Wipes Health experts are warning parents to beware of a preservative in baby wipes that can lead to itchy, scaly and red rashes. We’re not just talking about your run-of-the-mill diaper rash either; the current rash associated…

By David Mittleman

/ 14 Jan 2014

Is Kissing Your Pets Dangerous to Your Health?

Is Pet Kissing Risky Business? I’m a pet lover, as I’ve got a dog of my own. It’s not uncommon for pet lovers to give their dog or cat a smooch from time to time (although I’m not necessarily in the habit of letting the…

By David Mittleman

/ 12 Jan 2014

Moderate Physical Activity the Best Preventative Medicine

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

By David Mittleman

/ 9 Jan 2014