By a few measures, the recent vaping crisis is unique among other US epidemics. Not the least of these metrics is how quickly the crisis – characterized by widespread lung injuries that likely stem from the use of e-cigarettes – affected young Americans. This is summarized in a statement by the US Department of Health...Read More

The month of May is dedicated to stroke awareness. However, now that we know that strokes are preventable, it makes sense that all of us should always be stroke aware. What is a stroke? A stroke, or “brain attack,” occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off (ischemic stroke) or...Read More