Ok With Pain, But Not With Gain

Exercise is important for health, but over-exercise may be a symptom of a deeper problem. Those with eating disorders that also over-exercise may be battling deeper troubles.

More Babies Are Alive & Well

In the US, the odds of newborn babies seeing their first birthday are looking better. The drop in deaths may be a good sign for overall health of the nation.

COPD Med Closer to Pharmacy Shelves

For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), breathing can become a difficult task. Once diagnosed, many COPD patients are treated with medications. And now these patients soon may have another treatment option.

Sleeping with a Baby on the Way

Difficulty sleeping is a common problem during pregnancy. Women often report being unable to sleep comfortably. However, how pregnant women sleep might affect their babies.

Success of the Free HPV Vaccine

It's icing on the cake when a vaccine is offered for little to no cost. Free human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine programs can protect many individuals from genital warts without draining their bank accounts.

Better to Toss the Tonsils First

Tonsils are located on either side of the back of throat. They are part of the immune system, but not critical for good health. Today, cancers found in the tonsils are the most common type of head and neck cancer.

Alexander Kutikov, MD

Dr. Kutikov is a board certified, academic urologic surgical oncologist at Fox Chase Cancer Center who treats tumors of the adrenal, kidney, prostate, bladder, ureter, testis, and other...

Fast Beating Hearts Sound Trouble

Regular exercise can help lower your resting heart rate and keep your heart working efficiently. High resting rates may mean the heart is overworked and health problems may lie ahead.

Stephanie Tillman, CNM, MSN

Stephanie is a Certified Nurse Midwife in Chicago, IL. She practices full-scope midwifery, serving women from menarche through menopause at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)....

Who's Happy with Knee Surgery?

While less than 5 percent of knee implant recipients go back under the knife for adjustments, certain patients are more unhappy with the results than others.

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