Alzheimer’s disease is cruel. It will steal a person’s memories, ability to speak, mobility and ultimately, their independence. In many cases, it will also cause patients to lose the ability to eat. At this point, caregivers and loved ones need to decide whether it makes sense to have a gastric…
A recent study published in the journal BMJ Open reveals that the cost for a healthy, vaginal birth is anywhere from $3,000 to $36,000. In cases of a C-section deliver, the range varies from $8,000 to about $71,000. Researchers focused primarily on the fact that costs were disparate for no…
A third of the children who died in car crashes on U.S. roads in 2011 weren’t properly buckled in, U.S. health officials recently reported. From 2002 through 2011, the annual rate of death in car accidents for children 12 and younger fell more than 40 percent, according to Centers for…
A young mother dies as a result of severe hemorrhaging following the birth of her third child. The father filed a Boston medical malpractice claim within the allotted three-year window for such lawsuits in the Commonwealth. However, the claim was ultimately dismissed as time-barred – a decision recently affirmed by…
A recent skiing accident took the life of a 19-year-old, according to CBS Boston. The accident happened around 11:00 a.m. when the silkier lost control at a trail intersection and slammed into a trail sign. She was rushed to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. Skiing and snowboarding are…
A 24-year-old driver from Roxbury was killed after rear-ending a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MTBA) bus at a bus stop, reports CBS Boston. The accident happened on Route 28. On the bus, there were nine people who were sent to the hospital with injuries, most complaining of back pain. According…
Distracted driving, careless maneuvers and road rage — they’re all common characteristics of drivers in the area. We face these dangers on a daily basis. And we often think “Massachusetts has some of the worst drivers!” Now, we can see just who has the worst drivers, thanks to a recent…
Trauma centers across the county are reporting an increase in the number of fall-related accidents. According to Pain Medicine News, if the trend continues, these kinds of accidents could account for more injuries and fatalities than either firearms or traffic collisions. According to the study, the number of car crashes…
The elderly victim of a recent Chicopee pedestrian accident has been identified as a retired city firefighter. According to The Republic, the 77-year-old man was hit by an SUV as he attempted to cross Grattan Street just before 7:00 p.m. The victim was transported to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield…
State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan and members of the Massachusetts fire service are concerned that the winter months will lead to an increase in fires from heating, open flames and other risks. Heating is the second leading cause of home fires in Massachusetts. It is important to Keep Warm, Keep…