For more than two years, Mayday suffered extreme abdominal and lower back pain. After multiple trips to the emergency room, doctors repeatedly brushed her off, sending her away without a diagnosis and telling her she had nothing to worry about. On more than one occasion, doctors told the model that her weight was to blame » Read More

Neonatal hypoglycemia is marked by an unsafe drop in a baby’s blood glucose (blood sugar) level during the first few days of life. Glucose is a major source of energy for newborns. It is especially important for their brain, as up to 90% of a newborn’s glucose is consumed by the organ. Before birth, babies » Read More

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration held a day-long hearing to address concerns over the popular birth control implant Essure. A panel of experts and members of the pubic discussed the safety and effectiveness of the medical device, marketed as the first and only nonsurgical permanent contraceptive implant currently available. The hearing comes amid a » Read More