Health Politics. Politics affects health, hospital management, physicians and patients in a big way. Dr. David Samadi will explore major national and global health political issues and debates affecting the patient outcome. Learn what you need to know and get Dr. Samadi's take.
MERS or (Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome) is caused by a caronavirus which is the same family of viruses that cause the common cold. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, MERS tends to spread due to having close contact with an ill person.
Read MoreDozens of health insurers selling plans under ObamaCare have requested hefty premium increases for 2016. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreSouth Korea reported its first two deaths from an outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) that has infected 25 people in two weeks, as public alarm grew and officials scrambled to contain the outbreak.
Read MoreU.S. lab workers were surprised when inactive spores they expected to receive was actually samples of live anthrax. The mistake may have affected 9 labs across the U.S.
Read MoreThe hashtag campaign #FREETHESUNSCREENS on Twitter has created a lot of awareness around May being Skin Cancer Awareness Month and even called on President Obama to join the fight against this very common and aggressive cancer.
Read MoreSome might say we've come a long way when it comes to health insurance. Almost 84% of the American population has coverage, still leaving 17% without. But issues for those who have coverage is still a huge problem. New findings from the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation that studies health care, are shining a light on the realities of underinsurance.
Read MoreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning on Friday that a widely used new class of type 2 diabetes drugs may cause high levels of blood acids dangerous enough to put people in the emergency room.
Read MoreOn Monday, the Obama administration released statement that Barack Obama’s Health Care Law requires insurance companies to cover every type of birth control approve by the FDA, without requiring patients to have a co-pay or deductible.
Read MoreColombia suspending use of anti-coca herbicide, glyphosate, over health concerns after scientists identified that it is a known carcinogen.
Read MoreThe supplement industry is considered big business In the US. In 2013 they made $32 billion. and is projected to increase to $60 billion by 2021. But what's really in these vitamins? We explore this major issue in healthcare.
Read MoreWelcome to the eCig generation. A troubling new survey release by the CDC lead us to think so. Parents need to be concerned about the unknown health risks of e-cigarettes. Here's what you need to know.
Read MorePresident Bush is raising awareness about PTSD – an injury that affects between 50-60% of all soldiers.
Read MoreThe Affordable Care Act brought more awareness of the issue women were seeing in their insurance plans and claimed to have fixed it. Now 4 years later, it's not being enforced. We explore.
Read MoreBaltimore's state attorney ruled Freddie Gray's death as a homicide. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreUNICEF and other organizations are working to make sure major diseases don't start and manifest after the tragic earthquake that hit Nepal, India this week.
Read MoreShould children be required to get vaccinated? Legislators in California are fighting to pass a bill that says so. Is this public health issue more important than the rights of parents. We explore.
Read MoreNo one can argue that the presidency is the most demanding job in the world. But what are the long term health effects of all that stress? We explore.
Read MoreMany parents debate whether or not to vaccinate their children, due to rumors it may cause autism. With the recent outbreak of measles at Disneyland in California, lawmakers have passed a new mandate. Get Samadi's take.
Read MoreThe overall fatality rate for hospitalization following firearm-related injury has been stable at about 8%, with suicide responsible for more than 30% of those deaths. Surprisingly, this affects the U.S. stock market. We explore.
Read MoreTo vaccinate or not to vaccinate? This debate is not only in America but also around the world. Now the Australian government is taking action. We explore.
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