The business demands of the transit industry pressure California truck drivers to put in long hours behind the wheel. As a result, people in this occupation have a heightened risk of drowsy driving. Their fatigue makes them sleepy, which reduces their ability to react...
The number of maternal deaths in California and around the country rose by a worrying 40% to 1,205 in 2021 according to a report released in March 2023 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report reveals that there were 32.9 maternal deaths for every...
The results of a recent study suggest that about one in four hospital patients in California and around the country suffer some sort of injury caused by either medical errors or negligence. After analyzing the 2018 admission records of 11 Massachusetts hospitals, a...
Distracted driving remains a consistent problem on California roads. Motorists might not realize some of their behaviors are potentially harmful because they fall into certain habits that they perform routinely. An accident might not occur, so they don’t see any...
People in California and other locations have a natural sleep-wake cycle called the circadian rhythm. This natural cycle controls many things about how the body works, including hormone levels. Doctors are beginning to believe that certain types of cancer respond to...
California breast cancer misdiagnosis can have devastating results. When breast cancer is misdiagnosed, the patient doesn't get the needed treatment. Delays in treatment allow the cancers to progress. In addition, it’s possible to misdiagnose breast cancer because...
When California residents see doctors for health concerns or routine checkups, they expect courtesy and professionalism. Unfortunately, not all doctors act the way patients expect; some may even exhibit rudeness. In some cases, a patient may question whether this...
Polypharmacy is a term that refers to situations in which a patient is on five or more prescription medications. It is an increasingly common situation in California and the rest of the U.S., and it's potentially hazardous if the drugs are dispensed improperly or...
Every year in California, thousands of patients are injured or even killed due to medical mistakes and errors. Doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are hardworking and conscientious, but that doesn't mean mistakes don't happen. If you or someone you love...
In California and across the United States, a new study has found that gallstones may be a warning sign of an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is a destructive disease, with a five-year survival rate of just 9%. Early detection is vital to...
