Health News

Parental Patrol of the Cyber World
Internet is everywhere. With some strange, harmful things that can be lurking online, kids could be accessing that, too. Who should teach our young ones how to be safe in the cyber world?
Teens Must Take This to Heart
It is hard to get teenagers to do anything on a schedule. Taking their medications regularly following a heart transplant is no exception.
Many Designated Drivers Were Drinking
Designated driver does not mean "the most sober person in the group," but for many people that has been the case. Designated driver really means "the sober person in the group."
If It's Not Your First Concussion…
When girls and boys play hard, they sometimes get hurt. But a bump on the head is nothing to shrug off, especially if it's not the first concussion.
It Takes a Village for Kids to Lose Weight
If it takes a village to raise a child, does it take a village to keep that child from becoming overweight? What happens when people in the community create a program aimed at children?
Staying Fit to Stay Heart-Healthy
One part of keeping your heart healthy is keeping your arteries healthy. One thing that may help keep your arteries healthy is staying physically fit, even when you're still a teenager.
A Case for Delaying Cancer Screenings
As a general rule, both men and women are urged to get their first colon cancer screening at age 50. These screening guidelines and technology may be changing.
Unexplained Aches and Pains of Stress
Feeling a lot of stress day after day can take its toll over the years. Even without specific health conditions, excessive mental stress may be linked to unexplained aches and pains.
Shedding Pounds Between Babies
Being overweight while pregnant can increase several health risks. But after you have your baby, it's not too late to try to lose the pounds if you want to have another.
Real Talk for Oncologists
What if you had to tell someone that they were going to die? How would you do it — by preserving hope, but preparing this individual for the final transition?