Archive:

September 2015

Patient Story

Living in the magical moments

From splattering syringes to animals galloping on walls, this team of child life experts paints pediatric hospital rooms with laughter and fun.

El regreso a clases y la salud escolar

Diez consideraciones que madres y padres de familia deben hacer por la salud de sus hijos.

Go nuts for nuts

These protein-packed snacks have joined the list of foods we should include in our daily diet.

Obese smokers gain pounds after quitting

Doctors say kicking the habit is still the best way to improve health, even if it comes with weight gain.

Patient Story

Jessica, 11, undergoes transformation

Intricate surgery is the start of a fairy-tale ending for Illinois girl.

Patient Story

High-risk sisterhood

Her sister's cancer may have helped save Sheila's life.

Fend off age-related disease

Eating smaller portions and cutting calories could lower risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Patient Story

Have a concussion? Sleep will do you good

Forget the myths associated with concussions and know the facts from experts who talk in terms we can all understand.

Patient Story

Sojourning for surgeries

'We feel very blessed and directed to find somebody who could do the surgery and make her appearance better for the rest of her life.'

U.S. smoking rate falls to 15 percent

Higher tobacco taxes, tough messaging contribute to falloff.

Is your heart ‘older’ than you?

Smoking, high blood pressure and cholesterol age this vital organ. Find out more.

Breast conservation becomes a focus

More breast cancer patients opt for lumpectomy over mastectomy as research and treatments improve.