NFL players have been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons. Ray Rice was suspended after a video surfaced of him punching his fiancé, and local players like Adrian Peterson and Jerome Simpson have had off-field issues of their own. When I write about football players on this blog it has to do […]
The Importance of a Second Opinion Before Surgery
When you’re tasked with a major life decision like purchasing a home or picking a college to attend, you look around and examine all your options before making a decision. So why don’t we do the same when it comes to surgery? A lot of people seek out a second opinion prior to surgery, but […]
Study Links Long Work Hours To Elevated Diabetes Risk
A new study out of the University of London suggests that individuals who work more than 55 hours a week are at an elevated risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Researchers published their findings after reviewing work data and medical records of more than 220,000 men and women from multiple countries. According to researchers, individuals […]
CDC Confirms First Case of Ebola in US
A Texas man who traveled to Liberia earlier this month has been diagnosed with Ebola, the first such case in the United States. CDC Director Tom Frieden said the man is “very ill,” but doctors are working diligently to save his life and prevent a national outbreak. “I have no doubt that we will control this […]
Diabetes Rates Finally Leveling Off
Diabetes rates in the United States have finally plateaued, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings published yesterday in the Journal of the American Medical Association made the claim after analyzing diabetes rates since 1980. “There’s been a lot of good news lately in terms of rates […]
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