Jul 28, 2016
Second opinions are routine in medicine, especially if you have a difficult condition. However, just because you get two different perspectives/treatment options does not mean one is right and one is wrong.
Jul 21, 2016
Tics are very common in children. Not all children who develop tics receive an official diagnosis, and many outgrow it, according to Duda, a pediatrician at Penn State Health Children's Hospital. When one demonstrates both motor and vocal tics for more than a year, they are diagnosed with Tourette syndrome. A new intervention is finding success in helping them control their condition.
Jul 14, 2016
Joint aches and pains are among the most common complaints doctors hear. When it comes to the knees in particular, there are a few things you can do to prevent […]
Jul 7, 2016
Hot temperatures and high humidity can put nearly anyone at risk for dehydration and heat stroke, but children are especially vulnerable.
Jun 29, 2016
When women feel a lump in their breast, they usually seek medical attention within a few weeks. Yet men who notice something abnormal in a testicle typically don’t see a […]
Jun 15, 2016
Change can be hard for many people. For kids – who often thrive on routine and predictability – the transition from school year to summer and into a new academic […]
Jun 9, 2016
When it comes to healthy eating, the villains are constantly changing.
Jun 1, 2016
Millions of adults and children across the U.S. identify as cancer survivors. Beating cancer can transform someone's life and lead to a new sense of gratitude – but it can […]
May 26, 2016
Osteoporosis is on the rise as 75 million Baby Boomers approach their golden years. Yet many patients and physicians are not aware of what they can do to prevent, slow […]
May 18, 2016
More than 3,100 people were killed in 2014 as a result of distracted driving, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.
