Healthy Living
Are you treating jellyfish stings with the right liquid?
An estimated 150 million people are stung by jellyfish globally each year. In most cases, the sting is painful, but… Read More ›
Recognizing and Raising a Transgender Child
Transgender people make up a small percent of the population; estimates range from .6% to 3%. One reason this group… Read More ›
Risks for college students with diabetes
Going off to college, while stressful for any student, poses risks to those with diabetes, according to a study in… Read More ›
Treating mental illness during pregnancy
In the U.S., the prevailing attitude about pregnancy is baby first. Unfortunately, for women with mental illness, this often means… Read More ›
Don’t let eczema spoil summer fun
Summer means fun in the sun. But for many, it also means managing exposed skin affected by eczema, an itchy,… Read More ›
Schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s share abnormal protein buildup in brains of some patients, research finds
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found new evidence that schizophrenia in some patients can be marked by the buildup… Read More ›
1 in 6 suffer from food poisoning each summer
Like sunburn and bug bites, food poisoning is a common warm-weather malady that can cause painful consequences, including vomiting, diarrhea or even death in rare cases. Understanding the risks can help prevent foodborne illness from showing up at your summer cookout.
45% of American adults doubt vaccine safety, according to survey
A recent online survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American… Read More ›
Treating chronic pain the osteopathic way
Chronic pain affects millions of Americans each year. Managing chronic pain without the use of opioids and other painkillers is… Read More ›
Poll: Women 35+ would have attempted pregnancy sooner with better grasp of age-related infertility
Americans appear overly optimistic about their fertility based on results of a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association.