Health and Fitness
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Swaddling babies is not always safeOct 29, 2016 7:30 am - Q: The other day I swaddled my niece before putting her down for her nap. My sister told me that's dangerous. Really? A: My colleague Dr. Claire McCarthy, assistant prof...
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For osteoporosis, early treatment is crucial
Oct 29, 2016 7:30 am - My neighbor Arlyn Riskind, who is 53, has premenopausal osteoporosis, diagnosed nine years ago. She takes low-dose birth control pills to preserve her bone mass and post...
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Your health: Heading a soccer ball causes instant brain changesOct 29, 2016 7:30 am - Heading soccer ball causes brain changes Routine heading of a soccer ball can cause damage to brain structure and function, according to a new study from the United...
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Daniel the emotional support duck takes his first plane ride, soars in popularity
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Tips for ensuring a safe and speedy recovery from ACL surgeryOct 27, 2016 11:00 pm - For athletes, there is nothing worse than suffering a sports injury that takes them out of competition, as was the case for Chicago Cubs player Kyle Schwarber. In April,...
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Cranberries squashed as folk remedy for urinary infections
Oct 27, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Another folk remedy bites the dust. Cranberry capsules didn't prevent or cure urinary infections in nursing home residents in a study challenging persiste...
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Cholesterol test for 1-year-olds? Study says it could help
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Lovell caregiver resource fairOct 25, 2016 1:00 am - The Lovell Federal Health Care Center Caregiver Support Program will host a caregiver resource fair from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Nov. 1. The public is invited to attend...
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Slippery slope: Study finds little lies lead to bigger ones
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Animal magnetism: Your dog can make you feel better, and here's why