Oral cancer kills one American every hour of every day. Previously a concern of only tobacco users and those with poor oral health, the characteristics of oral cancer have dramatically changed over the years, leaving everyone a potential candidate. Its early stage is often painless and goes undetected. Take, for example, a woman 33 years
A few months ago, I was visiting my family during a reunion and came face-to-face with what I now refer to as the “e-cigarette dilemma.” A family member in his mid-50s who has smoked since his teens, was using an e-cigarette, and has been doing so for the last year. I certainly was glad to
Around the country, headlines and statistics tell us that heroin use and its devastating impact on families is climbing. At first glance, one might wonder why heroin has made such resurgence, because the path to heroin use isn’t fully understood by communities. Many prescription pain killers are opioids – the very same class of drug
Dr. Tommy Stevens has been a physician in the Flint area for over three decades, specializing in family medicine. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Dr. Stevens came to Flint to complete his residency at the former St. Joseph Hospital. He then had a solo practice for many
“He touched the lives of more than we will ever know. We’ll miss you until we meet again in heaven.” Matthew 23:3-46 The future was full of promise for 17-year-old Thomas Smith, an honor student at Flushing High School. He was a star football player, a champion power-lifter and had recently received a scholarship to
Being a fourth-year medical student can be all work and no play; but Katie Tausch has discovered that finding a balance makes life easier. She has spent her fourth year juggling a grueling schedule of clinical rotations, studying and research, while finding time to work out, eat healthy and socialize with friends. Katie grew up
Unfortunately, there are times when a person is required to return to the hospital after a period of time subsequent to being discharged. Through the use of a transitional care management program, the occurrence of re-hospitalizations can be greatly minimized. This is a very important issue, as re-hospitalization may be an indicator of inappropriate patient
All parents have heard of the “Terrible Twos.” But, what happens when this type of behavior starts just a few months after birth or never seems to end? Do you know a child who has temperament issues? Is the child very fussy about what they wear, eat, or do? If so, therapy can help. A
Winter is here! In order to maintain your fitness and stay physically active all year long, training through the cold Michigan winter is a must-do. Here are some ways to get your routine locked in and be safe and healthy when exercising outdoors in the winter: Find a friend/group to train with. When it gets
Many of us recall this episode of “The Brady Bunch”: Little Cindy Brady comes down with tonsillitis and is scheduled to have her tonsils removed. Soon, Mrs. Brady ends up getting the same infection, and they both end up having tonsillectomies and recovering in bed together, with neither being able to talk from sore throats.
Sometimes, the smallest efforts can make the biggest difference. In terms of random acts of kindness this is certainly true, and recently, with applied research at Kettering University, small – or, more accurately –“nano-sized” efforts will eventually yield substantial results. Physics professor, Dr. Ron Tackett is contributing to the continuous battle against cancer; but he
Yoga, westernized, is considered a Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM) while its eastern origination (Patajali’s yoga sutras) identifies Yoga as a thorough hygiene of the mind and body in order to attain heightened consciousness. Most Westerners, in their preference for practicality, simplify yogic discipline down to two of the eight limbs of yoga: pranayama (regulated breathing
