New Study: General anesthesia may damage young children’s brains
The development of general anesthesia revolutionized the area of surgery; however, similar to most all medical procedures, risks are involved that vary by the...
Study: Emergency physicians order unneeded test and procedures for fear of being sued
Emergency physicians order unnecessary procedures and tests on patients for fear of being sued for malpractice according to a recent study published in the...
Nordic Walking and Pilates promote menopausal health
A not uncommon problem of the menopause is weight gain and worsening of both glucose and lipid levels (bad cholesterol vs. good cholesterol). These...
Religious beliefs may be associated with better health in cancer patients
An extensive review of previous studies regarding cancer patients reveals that there are significant associations between the state of their mental and physical health,...
Mental health workers may experience burnout but do not recognize the signs
Some mental health workers fail to recognize the signs that they are burnt out. When they do realize the symptoms, they find it difficult...
Study: Some people ignore red flag symptoms of cancer
Some people delay seeking help for their cancer symptoms, feeling that their concerns are trivial or that they will waste a family doctor’s time,...
Hands-Only CPR, an alternate resuscitation technique for teens and adults
Every second counts when a person’s heart stops, but many bystanders are afraid of giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a victim, says Dr. Ruchika...
Many workers fear losing their jobs if they talk about their work-related asthma
Many U.S. workers do not bring up concerns about occupational asthma at their doctor’s office because the workers fear that their lives or type...
Energy drinks increase kids’ risk for developing hyperactivity and inattention
A study of middle school children who consume energy drinks are at a 66 percent higher risk for inattention and hyperactivity symptoms, says a...
Popular sleep aid should not be given to children, say researchers
Parents and doctors should not give melatonin to children as a treatment for sleep problems, say researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia....
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
