May 11, 2017
According to the American Stroke Association, the number of people 65 and older who were treated for ischemic stroke declined between 2000 and 2010. However, hospitalization rates for those younger than 65 rose.
May 4, 2017
An expanded acronym can make it easier for those witnessing an acute stroke to identify it in nearly all cases.
Apr 27, 2017
New recommendation: Men aged 55 to 69 with no signs of prostate cancer should have a conversation with their doctor about the benefits and drawbacks of screening for the disease.
Apr 13, 2017
Each day, more than 800 Americans suffer a hip fracture. Most of those fractures are due to falls, and most happen to seniors, who have lower bone density and muscle mass than the rest of the population.
Apr 6, 2017
Many people associate playing sports with drinking sports drinks – in some cases because it's what they see the professionals do. But all of that extra sugar and salt may be doing more harm than good.
Mar 30, 2017
"It's going to be a strange season and hard to predict what will happen," one allergy expert says.
Mar 23, 2017
"The difference with children and teenagers versus adults is that young people are still making connections in their brains that they're going to have for a lifetime," said Dr. Leslie Walker-Harding.
Mar 15, 2017
A pediatrician at Penn State Health Children's Hospital says information and support often can help mothers overcome challenges that might keep them from successful breastfeeding.
Mar 8, 2017
Kids get colds – sometimes, lots of them. But when runny noses and coughs turn into trouble breathing, the problem could indicate RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus.
Feb 23, 2017
Millions of people across the United States struggle with eating disorders. With so much public discussion about obesity and healthy eating, conversations about weight and BMI – or body mass index – can even make the problem worse.
