The statistics are absolutely shocking! 22 veterans commit suicide every day, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs — experts say increased awareness among the military community and better treatment options could ease the stigma of mental illness for veterans. Statistics regarding veterans and mental health issues including suicide, are indeed alarming. Veteran suicide […]
Children’s Hospital of Michigan Awarded Coveted 2014 Leapfrog Top Hospital Distinction, ONLY Children’s Hospital in Michigan to be Recognized
For the second consecutive year, The Leapfrog Group has named the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, at the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) to its annual list of Top Hospitals. An elite distinction awarded to hospitals nationwide for demonstrating excellence in hospital safety and quality through the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is given […]
Children’s Hospital of Michigan Researcher Publishes Major Study Showing Effectiveness of Heart-Protecting Drug for Kids Who Undergo Chemotherapy
After nearly three decades of continuing research into how chemotherapy frequently causes toxicity-related damage to the hearts of children who survive cancer, Steven Lipshultz, M.D., Wayne State University chair of pediatrics and pediatrician-in-chief at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, part of the Detroit Medical Center, has published a breakthrough study demonstrating that a key drug […]
Rich’s New Book Release Teaches Kids to Overcome Challenges in a Positive Way
(1888 PressRelease) Susie Rich’s new book, Too Much Hopscotch, provides a fun, accessible lesson for kids on how to think in ways that will help them to overcome challenges. Boston, Mass. – Reading inspiring books can be much more than just entertainment to kids. Too Much Hopscotch, a new children’s book authored by Susie Rich, […]
Marijuana, Politics & Public Health
By Barry Rascovar According to the mother of the man who crashed his stolen dump truck through the doors of WMAR-TV in suburban Baltimore last month and stormed through the TV station claiming he was God — her son had been a heavy marijuana user and that’s what caused his latest psychotic episode. The near-calamity brings new focus to the marijuana legalization […]
What Does It Cost Tobacco Companies To Kill 1 Billion People?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), and is confirmed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tobacco could kill one billion people this century. These results were reported in the January-February 2014 issue of THE FUTURIST Magazine. Now that’s scary! Since total population is projected to reach about 10 billion by 2100, that’s […]
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