Cheerleading is Not All Splits and Smiles Over the past 25 years, cheerleading accounted for two-thirds of all major sports injuries to high school and college females in the US.
Suicide Rates Are High Among Physicians According to a new study, death by suicide is a major occupational hazard for physicians and the numbers are startling.
A New Health Plan for the Fall If plans for a summer diet and lifestyle change never really took hold, take Labor Day off, then embark on a new diet and exercise plan for the Fall.
Treating Severe Headaches There are several kinds of headaches and while many people say they suffer from migraines, the most common headache is called a stress headache.
Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes is a medical term for diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. This what you need to know.
For Teens, Back to School Means Early to Bed The proper amount of sleep is very important to health and school success. So, you need to get the kids to start changing their sleep schedule now.
Healthy Menu Choices for Children Menus often offer children plenty of high fat and high calorie choices with way too many carbs. There are ways you can make a difference.
Excess Drinking May Lead to Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome occurs in people on the path to high blood pressure, diabetes and other heart risks. Too much drinking may be a contributing factor.
Predicting Anorexia Anorexia nervosa affects one out of 100 women and numerous family members who have to help with support.
Breakfast is an Important Meal According to a recent report, adolescents and young adults may be less attentive in school when they skip breakfast.
There is Hope for Healthier School Lunches A University of Minnesota study which found that school lunch sales don't decline when healthier meals are served has been reproduced.
Battling Childhood Obesity We have talked about the problem of childhood obesity on many occasions, but there are numbers available which clearly show the depth of the problem.
Keep Your Young Athletes Hydrated As training camps and tryouts begin for younger athletes, it is important to remind both the children and their coaches about the importance of staying hydrated.
Chinese Cultural Lessons For Olympic Athletes Include Hazards of Herbs The Olympics in China present an interesting lesson in cross-cultural exchanges. The athletes are learning about the ways in which the local culture could impact their overall Olympic experience-- for better or worse.
Basal Cell Carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma can metastasize or spread but it usually does so locally, so those with the cancer near vital organs must be especially careful.
Exercise May Help Fight Effects of Alzheimer's Researchers have found that patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's who are more physically fit had less atrophy in the areas of the brain that control memory.
Restless Leg Syndrome You hear the advertisements on a regular basis: 'restless leg syndrome - a common cause of sleep problems'. So what is restless leg and how common is it?
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Body dysmorphic disorder was first identified back in 1891 by an Italian physician and it has been officially recognized in the US since 1987.
Don't Be Afraid to Use AED When Necessary A new report which tested people untrained in the use of an AED determined it is best to forge ahead without concern rather than hesitate to try and help.
Ear Wax Buildup While ear wax buildup doesn't have the drama of heart disease or the impact of musculoskeletal injuries, there are certain things you need to know about it.
Albuterol Patients Need to Change Inhalers Millions of people with asthma take their albuterol medication with metered dose inhalers that rely on ozone depleting chlorofluorocarbon called CFC. They have to change.
1 in 6 Women Will Break Hip Approximately one in six women will have a hip fracture in her lifetime and one in 35 will die of complications from a hip fracture.
Consult a Dr. Before and After Getting Pregnant I am always stressing the point that if you are pregnant or considering becoming pregnant to get to an obstetrician for regular care and follow up as soon as you can.
Advances in Cancer Treatment One of the biggest problems we have with chemotherapy is the fact there can be devastating side effects. But advances in research look promising.
Smoking Ban a 'Dramatic' Success in England More than 400,000 people in England have given up smoking as a result of the ban on lighting up in public places introduced last July.
Dementia May Be Caused By Silent Strokes Beyond Alzheimer's, there is another cause of dementia that gets less attention but is a key contributor: silent strokes.
Hope for Herpes Treatment Certainly there are medications to block recurrences, but millions of Americans deal with herpes on a regular basis. That is why new research in the journal Nature is so promising.
When You Overdo Exercise It Hurts You know the phrase everything in moderation? Well, as an endurance athlete you are going beyond moderation and there are some concerns.
Flip Flop Your Shoes In the heat of the summer, is it better for your feet to get out of the shoes and put on casual wear, like flip flops?
When Your Toddler Has a Fever It is a very common question for parents and a very challenging issue for doctors. What do you do when a child under 3 has a fever?
Fireworks Injuries Could Be Avoided Year after year, physicians see fireworks injuries in the emergency room and the point of greatest frustration is that this doesn't have to happen.
Sense of Adventure May Be In Your Head Do you have an incredible sense of adventure? The odds are quite good you were programmed to be that way at birth.
Promising Research for Cancer Treatment Researchers at Johns Hopkins are doing some very interesting work with peptides that could lead to major cancer treatments.
Rise in Diabetes is Cause for Concern According to official government statistics, the number of Americans with diabetes has grown to about 24 million people, or roughly 8 percent of the U.S. population.
Mowing Safety The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has released a late June warning for anyone planning on mowing a lawn.
Doctors May Be Over Treating Bipolar Disorder We have seen huge increase in the number of children and adolescents being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The physicians could be re-labeling.
Color MRI Coming Soon According to a new report, magnetic resonance imaging - the mri - may go color.
New Research Offers Hope for Weakened Hearts Three researchers believe that they have found a new type of heart stem cell which could translate to significant gains in the treatment of chronic heart problems.
Statins Unlikely to Become Over-the-Counter Many prescription medications eventually become drugs that are made available over the counter but certain drugs are not given that easy access because of the risks.
Treating Gout Sixers' coach Maurice Cheeks recent bout with gout brings greater attention to the problem - a problem that affects hundreds of thousands of people each year.
When A Severe Headache is a Severe Problem It is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage and when a person complains of a severe headache - like a thunderclap - it is one of the first things that a physician thinks of.
Why Humans Are the Smartest Animals According to a new report in the journal Nature Neuroscience the size of the brain is only one part of intelligence.
Americans Aren't Getting Enough Sleep At a recent meeting of national sleep experts, doctors agreed that the major sleep problem in our country today is people just don't get enough.
Teens Abusing Cough Suppressants Many adolescents are turning to legal over-the-counter substances as drugs of abuse. One of the most common examples is dextromethorphan, a common ingredient in cough medicine.
The Salt Controversy A report released last week suggested that people who have too little salt in their diet may be worse off than those who have too much salt.
When Computer Time Effects Your Health It has gotten to the point where many of us spend numerous hours at the computer, behavior that can take its toll on your body.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Deal with It Post traumatic stress disorder or ptsd can be a crippling problem as people relive a life altering event but not addressing it could make matters worse.
Magnetic Insoles Offer Only 'Placebo' Benefit A certain percentage of people actually get better when they are told that something works, even if there is no proof it does - magnetic insoles as an example.
Computer Interpretation of Mammograms The use of screening mammograms with computers has been touted as a major weapon in the battle against breast cancer but some of the initial reviews are not so positive.
Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer May Be Vague Not only are the symptoms of ovarian cancer vague, they could also represent a whole series of other health problems.
Deal With Your Diabetes to Prevent Complications The challenge in treating diabetes is motivating people to take ownership of their condition and attack it to prevent long term problems like kidney and heart disease.
Brain Tumor Concerns Since Senator Kennedy's diagnosis of a brain tumor was released to the public many patients have come to my office concerned about symptoms. Here's what you need to know.
Don't Worry, Be Healthy I don't know about you but I think I spend far too much of my time worrying. Judging from the patients I speak with each and every day I know that I am not alone.
Music May Influence Blood Pressure We know that stress can cause our blood pressure to rise but now researchers have found that some music may do just the opposite.
Study: Phila. Not Among Healthiest Cities For Women The American Heart Association is listing the best and worst heart healthy city for women. How does Philadelphia stack up? It doesn't. It's not in the top ten, but it's not in the bottom ten, either.
Certain Body Types Prone to Atrial Fibrillation A long term study in Sweden indicates people who are tall, muscular or overweight when they are young are at greater risk of atrial fibrillation when they are older.
Parents Shouldn't Avoid the 'Sex Talk' According to researchers in Pittsburgh, regular shorter conversations may be more effective and a better way to build a bond with teens.
Genes May Mask Steroid Use New research indicates the absence of a certain gene could actually help steroid abusers go undetected.
Alligators May Answer Infection Riddles Scientists are taking a close look at alligator blood and the proteins in the blood as a potential treatment for our growing list of difficult to treat infections like MRSA.
Understanding Asthma If you or your child have asthma, don’t be afraid to learn about it.
Stress Can Make You Sick If you are in one of those marriages, where you can’t get through a day without fighting with your spouse, continuing research suggests it could be taking a toll on your health.
Genetic Testing for Ovarian Cancer Since there is an association with several genes that promote ovarian cancer, it can be a good idea for certain women to undergo genetic testing.
Stretch Your Legs to Avoid Blood Clots The WHO is recommending that passengers on long flights exercise their legs and resist taking sleeping pills to reduce the risk of potentially fatal blood clots.
Millions of Teens Still Smoking Teenage smoking has taken a back seat to other health concerns but tobacco use is still a major issue.
Learning More About Alzheimers The more we learn about Alzheimers and other forms of dementia the more we are seeing links to uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol.
French Against Images of Ultra-Thin Women The French may have it right. Government officials discussing going after web sites that glamorize women becoming ultra-thin - basically rewarding anorexic tendencies.
Consider Glass Instead of Plastic One of the latest topics that keeps coming up is something called bisphenol a. This is a chemical used to make some plastic containers. The fear is that it could be linked to a range of hormonal problems.
Prevention and Treatment of Allergies You don't need me to tell you that allergy season is underway. So, what can you do about it? There are certain groups of medications that can help.
e-Prescribing As a growing number of doctor's offices make the change to electronic record keeping the possibility of e-mailing prescriptions is becoming a more likely option.
Adults Should Keep An Eye Out for Smoking Teens A major warning for family physicians, pediatricians and adolescent health officials should be a warning for parents as well. Smoking among teenagers is still a problem.
Pregnancy and Your Back Here's some advice about back pain and problems that may be caused by the extra stress and strain of pregnancy and, perhaps more importantly, the period after delivery.
Treating Depression Even though there is still some hesitation for those who suffer from depression to talk about it openly, recent studies suggest the most effective treatment includes talk therapy.
Raman Spectroscopy May Detect Cancer Early Researchers at Stanford University have developed a new imaging system that essentially lights up tumors deep inside the body.
Men's Diet and BPH According to recent research, men who consumed a diet high in vegetables and certain fruits experienced less benign prostatic hyperplasia or bph than men who consumed less of these foods.
Spirituality and Medicine It may all be part of the connection of mind and body, but according to a new report, more medical schools are requiring students to take at least one credit on the role that faith plays in health care.
The Controversy Over Treating Ear Infections There is a bit of controversy over the treatment of 'otitis media' or ear infections that little kids develop, some on a regular basis.
The Link Between Sleep and Weight Gain Recently there have been a number of very interesting studies linking the amount of sleep we get or the quality of our sleep to weight gain, in particular abdominal girth or weight around the belly.
Wake Up and Smell the - Cinnamon?? There is no doubt that coffee has a reputation as a great stimulant but, for those who should steer clear of caffeine, there are some surprising alternatives.
Pediatric Dosages Recently, there has been a great deal of information about dangers related to certain over-the-counter medications and kids. So how do parents determine the correct pediatric dosages?
Childbirth Classes Maybe a Good Idea A childbirth class can provide moms-to-be with lots of useful information and help reduce the fear and uncertainty often associated with giving birth.
Don't Overlook Eye Health According to a survey conducted by the US National Eye Institute, many Americans are unaware of the warning signs of eye diseases that could blind them if not detected and treated soon enough.
Over-Prescribing Antibiotics for Sinusitus A new study suggests doctors are over-prescribing antibiotics for sinusitis, but it doesn't address alternatives for those who need relief.
Dealing with 'Jet Lag' If you have experienced jet lag you don't need me to tell you about the annoying symptoms. Here are some tips on dealing with it.
How Diet May Affect Your Energy Level There is no doubt that the amount of food we eat as well as the choices that we make can affect numerous aspects of our overall health, including our energy levels.
Teens and STDs The recently released statement by the CDC that one in four teens between the ages of 14 and 19 has been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease is startling but important.
Salvia Divinorum You may not have heard of it but for a growing number of people looking for a quick hit, salvia divinorum is a legal, but dangerous, option.
Managing Hip and Knee Pain Knee and hip osteoarthritis affects millions of Americans many of whom live in pain due in part to confusion about what therapies are most effective.
Pregnant Women - Know Thy Self It is important for a pregnant woman to feel good about herself and understand what is happening to her body.
Caregivers Need to Care for Themselves As Well Caring for a loved one who needs extensive help can be physically and emotionally draining. One of the biggest issues is that many caregivers forget to monitor their own well-being.
