Accidents at intersections claimed the lives of more than 10,000 road users in in 2018 according to the Federal Highway Administration, which is why many local authorities in Georgia and around the country are replacing traditional stop signs and traffic signals with...
Month: October 2019
Why are forceps used? Are they safe for your baby?
As an expectant mother, it's safe to say that you have your fair share of worries to deal with. This is your first child. You don't want to do anything wrong, but you have no experience. You just want to keep your child safe and happy.To that end, you start looking...
Study: Roundup Linked to Human Liver Damage
The popular weed killer Roundup might be linked to liver disease, a new study suggests.A group of patients suffering from liver disease had elevated urine levels of glyphosate, the primary weed-killing ingredient in Roundup, according to researchers at the...
Two dresser models recalled for stability issues
Georgia residents need to check if they own a dresser from either Ridgewood Industries, also known as Ameriwood Home, or E&E because the two companies have issued a recall. The former is recalling one million of its Belmont four-drawer dressers, which were sold...
Why does perinatal asphyxia occur?
All pregnant women hope for a smooth birthing process prior to the arrival of a healthy baby boy or girl. Unfortunately, complications do occur, some of which can have a severe impact. Perinatal asphyxia is one such complication that occurs when a baby...
Heartburn drug Zantac, generic versions could contain possible carcinogen
The Food and Drug Administration announced that the popular heartburn medication Zantac, or ranitidine, and some generic versions of the medication, could have an impurity that could cause cancer. Read more here.
What is fibroadenoma?
Even with advanced medical technology, misdiagnosis happens all the time. When it comes to breast cancer, a misdiagnosis can delay life-saving treatment and negatively impact a patient's prognosis. Being aware of common conditions that mimic breast cancer can help...
Patient found in freezer, child loses toe: 46 claims of abuse investigated at mental health facility
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Police are investigating a total of 46 claims of patient abuse and neglect at a Georgia psychiatric hospital, one week after Channel 2 Action News first reported the complaints.Lakeview Behavioral Health is still operating, and no charges have...
Recall of blood pressure medications expanded for 5th time due to possible cancer risk
WASHINGTON - Federal health officials said a recall for medication used to treat high blood pressure has been expanded for a fifth time after trace amounts of a possible cancer-causing substance were detected...The substance, called N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid or...