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When men are medical morons

Men are morons when it comes to matters of health. I didn't say it. I heard it from a radio show host this morning while trekking on my treadmill. ... Read More »

Five things to avoid in the emergency room

Some readers may recall the case last year of Edith Rodriguez who was virtually ignored while dying on the floor of an emergency room in LA. It ... Read More »

Body Mass Index: Are you obese?

Are you surprised at all when I tell you American obesity rates are soaring? Probably not. I wasn't when my husband told me about this weighty article ... Read More »

Hello Kitty wants to save your life

Hello Kitty is cute enough, but I really don't get the whole phenomenon of Hello Kitty everything. And now we have the ultimate in "probably wouldn't ... Read More »

Who has the fastest Emergency Rooms nationwide?

Emergency rooms, despite their name or intended purpose, do not generally have a reputation of being an "in and out" kind of place. Long waits and ... Read More »

Ambulance equipped for obese emergency patients only

The paramedics team and potential patients in Calgary, Alberta Canada have a new tool at their disposal to make emergency responses and treatment even ... Read More »

When the hospital calls 911

So the idea is that you call 911 in an emergency, hoping to get rushed to the hospital. But what happens when the hospital calls 911? Believe it or ... Read More »