Catherine, Princess of Wales recently revealed she was diagnosed with cancer. She did not reveal the type of cancer, but most news reports speculate it was discovered/diagnosed because of her recent surgery. Her announcement comes weeks after her father-in-law, King Charles, revealed he, too, had cancer. King Charles is 75. Princess Catherine is 42. Her…

Ozempic (a brand name for semaglutide) has been making the news as an effective anti-obesity drug along with other GLP-1 medications. However, it is also grabbing headlines for dangerous side effects like gastroparesis—paralysis of the stomach that makes it difficult to digest food. Anyone who used Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, generic semaglutide, or other weight loss…

The New York Times recently reported on the increasing number of “tongue-tie” procedures for breastfeeding newborns. The procedure, which has been around a long time, involves snipping “a bundle of tissue that attaches the tip of [a baby’s] tongue to the bottom of their mouth.” For some children, this procedure helps them breastfeed more effectively.…

Medical malpractice is an area of law that deals with cases where healthcare providers fail to meet the standard of care, resulting in harm to patients. If you or a loved one have been affected by medical malpractice, you may have many questions about the legal process, your rights, and what to expect. We have…

The Leapfrog Group is a nonprofit organization based in the United States that focuses on improving healthcare quality and safety. They recently rated 61 Kentucky hospitals, finding that the majority of them received a “C” rating. Per the Sentinel Echo, “Leapfrog gave A ratings to four Kentucky hospitals; Kentucky’s percentage of A grades, 6.6%, ranked…