Car accidents that involve children can lead to devastating injuries, particularly if the child does not have the proper restraints. Over 90 percent of children aged four to eight suffered serious injuries in car accidents without a booster seat. Once a child ages out...
The opioid crisis in America has inspired state governments, law enforcement, medical practitioners and individuals to find creative solutions. The war on drugs has shown that punishing people suffering from substance abuse does not work. Punishing small-scale...
As expectant mothers approach their due dates, doctors regularly decide whether to proceed with a conventional birth or to recommend a cesarean section. If a woman is prone to a difficult delivery, her doctor may encourage the latter. During challenging childbirths,...
When you purchase a health and beauty product or over-the-counter medication, you assume that the product has been subject to quality control measures and careful testing. After all, you are about to entrust your health and safety to the company that produced that...
When you enter a Kentucky hospital to give birth, you expect excellent medical attention. If something happens to your newborn child, you may be left wondering if the medics involved in delivering your baby were at fault. One of the most upsetting things that can...
You were heading home from work when a driver failed to stop at a red light. As you both entered the intersection at the same time, the crash happened with almost no warning at all. Today, you’re still recovering from the injuries that you suffered in that crash. You...
We’re in the middle of another long, hot summer. If you are like many Kentucky families, you are planning a summer road trip to break up the monotony of the summer. Whether you are headed to a cabin in the Smokies, a family reunion in the Midwest or a sunny beach on...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that up to 12% of women have a bladder condition called interstitial cystitis. IC causes chronic bladder and pelvic pain along with urinary frequency. The only prescription drug to treat IC, Elmiron, received...
Zantac was a very popular drug that was used to treat stomach acid issues. The most common issue it was used for was heartburn. It could treat it when it occurred, and it could also prevent it in some cases. Other issues it was sometimes used for included GERD, or...
The more connected you are to your phone and rely on it, the harder it is to put down. But, behind the wheel is the last place you should be catching up on texts or scrolling through social media. As ironic as it sounds, there are a plethora of ways you can use apps...