New research published in the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) has found that Googling health-related questions has a positive impact on patients' experience in emergency rooms....The researchers assessed the experience of patients using a "doctor-patient...
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How safe are home births?
Some women look at home births as a more positive experience than delivering in the hospital. However, home births are associated with a number of risks, and these risks can put the health of the baby and mother in jeopardy. WebMD offers the following information...
Moving to an urban area and the risk of a traffic accident
There are a lot of auto accident risk factors to watch out for, from busy streets to bad weather. Sometimes, those who drive in urban areas are especially likely to encounter certain hazards on the road, especially in comparison to those who live in rural areas that...
Report: 80% of radiology-related malpractice claims lead to permanent injury, death
A report evaluating five years of radiology-related medical professional liability claims was released this week finding that 80 percent of all diagnosis-related claims stem from the misinterpretation of clinical tests. Additionally, 80 percent of missed diagnosis...
The mental toll of a pedestrian accident
When it comes to pedestrian accidents, the physical toll of these incidents often receives a lot of attention. Media coverage may discuss the injuries a victim sustains in an accident, and these hardships may be shared extensively on social media. Unfortunately, the...
Is my OB-GYN offering quality care?
OB-GYNs are there to assist women with common health issues during every stage of their lives. That's why it's so important to choose a doctor that continually offers quality care. Poor care is frustrating, but it can also lead to a missed diagnosis or a lack of...
Thousands of cancer diagnoses tied to a poor diet, study finds
Your diet may have more impact on your cancer risk than you might think, a new study has found.An estimated 80,110 new cancer cases among adults 20 and older in the United States in 2015 were attributable simply to eating a poor diet, according to the study...read...
Back to school! Pay attention to school bus safety rules
Parents and children have returned to the groove of the school year all over Georgia. But after a summer of fun and freedom, it can be challenging to remember all the rules of the road pertaining to school bus safety.It's a good idea for drivers and schoolchildren...
For Adults, The Safest Place In A Car Crash Isn’T The Back Seat Anymore
For decades it was a given that the back seat of a car is the safest place in a crash. But that's no longer certain, as advances in seatbelt technology up front have been slow to jump to the back seat.Read the full article here.
Why do lithium ion batteries explode?
While the chance that the lithium-ion battery in your mobile device will explode is relatively low, when these incidents occur they carry a serious risk of fire damage and injury, which is sometimes severe. Additionally, the problem has persisted despite manufacturer...

