by By J. Mack Worthington, M.D. | Jun 15, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Imagine you have a really bad case of the flu. The doctor says, “Take flu meds. But above all, rest and drink lots of fluids.” “Please,” you beg, “just give me an antibiotic to knock this out.” But the doctor refuses. That’s because antibiotics can’t and don’t treat...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 12, 2015 | Breakthrough, Child & Family Health, Erlanger News, Pediatric Cancer Issues
Our childhood cancer and blood disorders unit of Children’s Hospital has been given a bright new face-lift. The recently updated space is now full of warm colors, beautiful paintings, sunlight, and hope. In 2011, Christian Bryant — a patient at Children’s — was...
by by Monica L. Gefter, MD, FACP | Jun 11, 2015 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Hips, Knees & Shoulders, Regain Health, Stay Well
Has your grandmother fallen and broken a bone? Have you noticed that your mother’s back is no longer straight when she walks? For generations, women have dealt with osteoporosis — a condition in which the bones become less dense and more likely to fracture. It’s often...
by By Ellen Tessmann, Children’s Hospital Endocrinology | Jun 10, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Childhood Obesity, Stay Well
Saving your child from too much sugar. Have you ever wondered why all kids seem to have a craving for sugar? Or why sugary cereals, candies, and juices spend truckloads of money advertising to little tykes? Studies show that a child’s sweet tooth may be biological —...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 7, 2015 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stories of Hope, Women's Health
Cancer treatments and technology have come a long way in recent years. Today, millions of people — more than 14 million in the U.S. alone — are surviving this once shattering diagnosis. That’s something to celebrate! Since 1987, the first Sunday of June has been...
