Category Archives: National Features

Video: The Doc is In by Stanton-MD

We are starting to see some evidence and data coming out regarding the long term effects for those who contracted a severe case of COVID-19. In this “The Doc Is In” segment, Emergency Physician, Dr. Ryan Stanton, looks at severe cases of COVID-19 that could lead to increased risk of long-term challenges, including heart disease,…MORE

Video: The Doc is In by Stanton-MD

Each year, about 600,000 Americans suffer from cardiac arrest. About two-thirds of those happen outside of the home setting. In this “The Doc Is In” segment, Emergency Physician, Dr. Ryan Stanton, looks at the importance of knowing basic CPR so that you have the ability to help save a life if ever encountering someone with…MORE

Most Americans Say Mental Health Isn’t Valid Reason to Take Sick Time

(SWNS)–Over half of employed Americans think mental health isn’t a valid reason to call out of work, according to new research. The study polled 2,000 employed Americans to analyze their opinions on mental health care in relation to work and found 57% agreed there’s still a negative stigma around this topic. In fact, 62% of…MORE

Video: The Doc is In by Stanton-MD

As we continue to see declines in case of COVID-19, we are beginning to see increases of some of the other infections that we hadn’t seen over the past. In this “The Doc Is In” segment, Emergency Physician, Dr. Ryan Stanton, looks at how other infections are impacting the pediatric population with common viral infections,…MORE

Video: The Doc is In by Stanton-MD

Dogs can actually pick up and accurately diagnose COVID-19 through the sense of smell. In this “The Doc Is In” segment, Emergency Physician, Dr. Ryan Stanton tells us about companies that are out there right now, developing this technology potentially within hospitals and for screening for events, such as large gatherings at sports or other…MORE

Simple Pleasures

(SWNS)–Want to make someone’s day? It’s as simple as cake. One in five Americans named the dessert as their favorite simple pleasure. The study of 2,000 Americans revealed that while some love a tasty treat, others (19%) prefer piping hot tea —  the gossip kind. Americans have revealed the top 50 ‘simple pleasures’ in life –…MORE

Over Half of Americans Support Local Plastic Bag Ban

By Danielle Moore // SWNS–Over half of Americans (52%) support a plastic bag ban within their local communities, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 nationally representative Americans revealed that 69% of those who currently live under a plastic bag ban support it, and 42% of those who don’t live under a ban…MORE

Video: The Doc is In by Stanton-MD

As we move forward through the COVID pandemic and the vaccine strategies, we currently have three that are approved with others in studies as well, but now we’re looking at vaccine application within pediatric populations. In this “The Doc Is In” segment, Emergency Physician, Dr. Ryan Stanton, explains the process the vaccine is currently going…MORE

Americans Worry They’ve Lost This Skill

By Zoya Gervis // SWNS–As soon as it’s safe to get together with others, 38% of Americans are worried about one unexpected thing: being unable to make small talk. That’s according to a new poll of 2,002 Americans, which found 34% of respondents feel they’ve become more awkward due to being all cooped up in…MORE

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