The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) protects service members' reemployment rights when returning from a period of service in the military, including those called up from the reserves or National Guard and prohibits employer discrimination based o...

Fetal distress is a complication that can arise during pregnancy where the uterine environment becomes a threat to the baby’s health. Generally, fetal distress is signaled by a very high or very low fetal heart rate. If a baby’s oxygen supply is depleted, they may suffer brain damage, which may l...

Advanced techniques in corrective eye surgery have popularized LASIK surgery in Chicago. But, LASIK vision correction may be right for your vision needs. Fortunately, there are good alternatives to LASIK. CK (Conducti...

Dental implants are becoming a popular way to replace lost teeth, but it is not just people who are tired of dentures who benefit from tooth replacements. If you are missing even one tooth, a single tooth implant can make a big diff...

When your doctor prescribes a medication for you, you trust that drug to perform as it is meant to. But in some cases the unpredictability of a drug’s effect on your body can cause unforeseen problems. Fosamax is used to treat osteoporosis in older women but may be linked to an increased chance o...

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a rare but potentially fatal medical condition that affects your skin and mucous membranes. SJS is most often caused by an allergic reaction to over-the-counter or prescription drugs, though it is sometimes caused by other factors like a bacterial infection. Whil...

Well-defined facial features have long been considered a mark of attractiveness. As a result, many people regularly seek aesthetic enhancements to provide better definition to facial contours lacking such distinction.

Some of the most highly sought-out features are high cheek bones and a ...

You want the best course of treatment for your condition or illness. Sometimes, you may disagree with or be wary of the advice given by your primary physician. If you have been referred to a specialist and you do not feel it is the appropriate recommendation for you, there are other options.

Of the most common treatments for missing teeth - a dental bridge, dentures or dental implants - the latter is the only one that requires surgery. But, the advantage to dental implants is that they look, feel and perform like your n...

If you or your loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, resulting in costly medical bills, physical disability, or mental or emotional difficulty, you may believe you are doomed to struggle through the rest of your life with...