An ABC News investigation raised questions about the safety of pediatric dentistry sedation. The report said more than a dozen children had died after sedation by dentists who were not properly trained to respond to emergencies that could arise through the use of sedatives. In some cases, the dentists used substantially more sedative than normal […]
While medical researchers have not been able to pinpoint exactly what causes uterine fibroids in women, studies have suggested that family history, a diet heavy with red meat and obesity may all be contributing factors. One study released this year by researchers at Boston University, however, suggested there may be a link between the kinds […]
Up until recently, I was among the people who hated reality TV. And there are some shows – like the popular one about a family of attention whores and the other about a group of women who used to be married to or date athletes – that are fairly pointless as anything but guilty, mindless […]
Got a relationship question for Dr. Ian Smith? Text it to “646464” (OHOHOH) — Up until recently, I was among the people who hated reality TV. And there are some shows – like the popular one about a family of attention whores and the other about a group of women who used to be married […]
According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), children under the age of 18 accounted for just over one percent of the total plastic surgeries in 2010, undergoing 125,397 procedures. But the numbers are growing as teenagers, and even younger children, are turning to plastic surgery because of bullying over their appearance. One […]
Anyone who has ever suffered a migraine knows it’s no ordinary headache. Migraine is a neurological disease that causes periodic, painful attacks, which affect about 12 percent of the nation’s population. Migraine headaches involve recurrent attacks of moderate to severe throbbing or pulsing pain, often on one side of the head. Patients report sensitivity to […]
Got a question for the doctor about migraines? Text them to “646464” (OHOHOH). — Anyone who has ever suffered a migraine knows it’s no ordinary headache. Migraine is a neurological disease that causes periodic, painful attacks, which affect about 12 percent of the nation’s population. Migraine headaches involve recurrent attacks of moderate to severe throbbing […]
Cancer can have devastating effects on families and communities. And cancer, like many other life-threatening diseases, hits the black community harder than any other group. Blacks are diagnosed with advance/late stage cancer more than their White counterparts. A major reason for this trend is lack of understanding of available cancer information. Many blacks die from […]
Got a question about cancer and cancer myths? Text them to “646464” (OHOHOH). — Cancer can have devastating effects on families and communities. And cancer, like many other life-threatening diseases, hits the black community harder than any other group of people. Blacks are diagnosed with advance/late stage cancer more than their White counterparts. A major […]
Got a question about men’s health? Text your questions to “646464” (OHOHOH). — With the rising cost of health care, maintaining good health is key. And for black men, the risk of not taking care of themselves can have devastating effects in the bedroom. According to research by the Mayo Clinic, two things in particular, […]
Got questions for the doctor about annual cancer screenings? Text them to “646464” (OHOHOH). — A change in health practices and diet, especially avoiding over-processed foods, may play a major role in preventing certain kinds of cancer and many screening tests may cause more harm than good, a surgeon and author contends. “What’s interesting is […]
About Dr. Rachael Ross As a medical doctor and a sexologist, Dr. Rachael Ross has been heralded by the Chicago Tribune as the next Dr. Ruth, the nationally renowned sexual therapist who pioneered frank sex talk. Dr. Rachael is an energetic, outspoken, no-holds-barred speaker known around the country for her open discussions about relationships, sex, […]
