Posted in Health & Wellness on January 15, 2019

In the United States, health care prices and costs are not easily understood. Most patients do not know how much the medical services they are receiving cost. They submit their bills to insurance, pay their co-pay, and receive a bill. There is little attention paid to the actual cost of services or procedures. But...

Posted in Health & Wellness on January 11, 2019

Visiting the doctor is usually not a pleasant experience. The situation is only made worse when the doctor is condescending, confrontational or in a hurry. One thing patients know is that a doctor’s tone and demeanor matter. A recent article on HealthLine examines how a doctor’s words and actions affect patients. (more…)

Posted in Health & Wellness on January 7, 2019

A recent article by NPR detailed the challenges doctors face in treating pregnant women with medical conditions – either pre-existing or pregnancy-related. The effects of certain medications may be unknown or unstudied, so doctors often rely on what they’ve always done. Pregnant women are not typically involved in medical research studies, due to ethical...

Posted in Health & Wellness on December 10, 2018

Gas leaks are extremely common in the United States. Many gas lines are decades old, and these older pipes are more likely to leak. A gas leak can result in a catastrophic explosion or fire. But even when a gas leak does not result in an explosion or fire, they can still be problematic....

Posted in Health & Wellness on November 9, 2018

Minimally invasive surgery is often recommended by surgeons, and is a popular treatment for cervical cancer for many reasons. The incisions are small. The surgery recovery time is shorter. And there is a lower risk of infection and bleeding. But a recent study shows a difference in survival and recurrence among women who underwent...

Posted in Health & Wellness on October 4, 2018

A new study by the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention shows a large disparity between black and Hispanic babies and white babies when it comes to developing certain neonatal health conditions. Black and Hispanic babies are more likely to be born prematurely than Caucasian babies. (more…)

Posted in Health & Wellness on September 14, 2018

Having a car and driving is something many of us take for granted. For senior drivers who are about to stop driving, the loss of independence can be a difficult thing to go through. Fortunately, there are transportation options available to help seniors get around, attend medical appointments, run errands, etc. Learning what ride...

Posted in Health & Wellness on August 22, 2018

Falls at nursing homes and retirement homes are a real safety concern. Many nursing home residents are in the facility because of decreased mobility. Many are no longer able to walk or even stand on their own. Falling is a real possibility, and can have devastating effects. (more…)

Posted in Health & Wellness on August 8, 2018

For nine long months, expectant mothers wait for the arrival of their child. And for most mothers, this is only the first chapter in a long story that is the life of a child. But something is going on in the U.S. A concerning number of women are dying in childbirth or shortly after....

Posted in Health & Wellness on August 7, 2018

It's something no population wants to hear: That its infant mortality rate and premature delivery rates are high and rising. But in Ohio, it's a reality. (more…)