Unwanted stress can crop up unexpectedly for people coping with serious illnesses. Michelle Riba, a professor of psychiatry and associate chair for integrated medicine and psychiatric services at the University of Michigan Health System, says there are ways to steer clear of these unnecessary stresses. Here's one such tip: ...more

January 10, 2009

Only one local newspaper will print an obituary without editing out individual spiritual beliefs and opinions. You must pay for the obituary to have it printed verbatim, because the paper is owned by a drastically liberal media giant. 2. Unless you are a dependent under age 25 and living at home or you are a surviving spouse, you cannot bring litigation against a hospital, doctor, nurse, etc. 3. If you engage an attorney who agrees to a 33 1/3 percent contract, that becomes 40 percent to the attorney when the case is actually filed. 4. If someone you care about is admitted to a hospital and they are ectomorphic (thin of stature, under-nourished, etc.) the medical personnel will not turn these people every 2-4 hours to prevent pressure sores (bed sores.) The sacrum area and the heels should be rubbed with lotion at least every four hours and constantly monitored. ...more

October 3, 2008

Two separate suicide attacks, including one apparently targeting workers in a northern oil hub, killed at least 34 people Tuesday, shattering more than a week of relative calm, local and U.S. military authorities said. ...more

December 26, 2007