by cryan | Jan 12, 2011 | Health and Fitness
When summer comes along, many people just can’t resist lying out in the sun to develop a deep, golden tan. Now, the summer tan is no longer limited to the summertime. The rise of the tanning bed, coupled with the idealization of tanned bodies from shows like the...
by cryan | Nov 25, 2010 | Health and Fitness, Reform
In another one of my blogs, I outlined the reasons why you should quit tanning once and for all. I mainly focused on the health risks associated with tanning, including skin cancer and premature aging. One important new tax to know about is the tan tax, a tax on...
by cryan | Sep 8, 2010 | Doctors and Providers
When I think of the emergency room, I think of the crowded waiting area, chock full of people who have been waiting a long time to see a doctor. The Center for Disease Control confirms that image. Studies have shown that the average wait to receive care is around one...
by cryan | Aug 6, 2010 | Doctors and Providers
Medical residencies are notorious for their excruciatingly long shifts. Doctors fresh out of medical schools use their residencies to gain on the job experience in their desired specialty. Although residencies allow these young doctors to develop expertise, the long...
by rkarakanas | Jul 9, 2010 | Doctors and Providers, Politics
Decided in 1973, the Roe v. Wade case forbade states from establishing laws that banned abortion. It gave women the right to have an abortion in any US state up until their third trimester. The ruling of this case has led to an ongoing abortion debate throughout the...
