If you’re unlucky enough to find yourself in the middle of an emergency, it’s likely that you won’t be thinking about much besides getting help. For most people, getting help
Category: Health
17 Michigan Health Insurers Asking for Rate Increases
With the Supreme Court set to make a ruling that could affect federal subsidies for insurance policies sold through HealthCare.gov, 17 out of the 21 Michigan health insurers selling coverage
Mediterranean Food Might Help Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
A Mediterranean diet heavy on nuts and olive oil could help older adults improve their memories, according to a new study. However, its results aren’t definitive, and more research will
U.S. News & World Report Releases New Ratings for 4,600 Hospitals Across the Country
U.S. News and World Report has recently released its annual nationwide analysis of hospitals in the Best Hospitals for Common Care report. Nearly every hospital across the country was analyzed
Botox Turns Frowns Upside Down in More Ways Than One
Botox, also known as the botulinum toxin, has been known for many years as one of the most popular noninvasive cosmetic treatments on the market. In 2013, it experienced a
Are L.A. Hospitals Abandoning Their Homeless Patients? Some People Think So
Los Angeles’ County District 14 neighborhood — perhaps better known as Skid Row — has one of the highest rates of homelessness across the country, so perhaps it’s not much
Dog Walking: the Best Side Job You Didn’t Know You Could Get
Having a dog can make you healthier. The vast majority of dog owners (70%) take their furry friends for at least one walk a day, with the average duration of
Scientific Proof Your Dog Loves You, Too
Dog owners obviously love their dogs. If they didn’t, a Harris poll wouldn’t have found that 92% of dog owners consider their pets to be members of the family. In
Internet Intervention Program Can Improve Depression Symptoms
Adding an Internet-based depression treatment to usual care is about as effective as pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic treatments, according to new data. “There is a huge treatment gap in depression; many
Former Beauty Queen Forced to Have Uterus Removed and Suffer Agonizing Pain For Years Because of Bungled Healthcare
Paula Brunt, a 45-year-old former beauty queen, went to the hospital more than 20 times over the course of eight months, because she was experiencing severe abdominal pain. Doctors there