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February 18, 2019Princess Eugenie recently drew attention at her wedding for wearing a dress that intentionally exposed the surgical scar from scoliosis surgery. That move brought scoliosis out of the shadows and into the news. But what exactly should parents know about the condition? The numbers are pretty staggering. Roughly 3 million... -
February 11, 2019If you’re someone who prefers to exercise outdoors, you’re familiar with the challenges that cold, rainy Tennessee winter days can bring. You probably take your workouts indoors. Consider this: during the winter, your little ones need to take their exercise indoors, too. This month, we challenge you to get... -
February 7, 2019Breast milk offers benefits for all babies, but it is especially important for premature babies who need the nutrients to boost their immune systems. Mom’s own milk is the best option to help prevent life-threatening necrotizing enterocolitis, but donor milk is the second food of choice for those very premature... -
February 4, 2019Child & Family Health, Common Childhood Diseases, Erlanger News, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's HealthA sore throat is one of the most common reasons for seeing a doctor and is caused by a viral or bacterial infection of the cells that line the throat. Once the infection sets in, the body reacts with swelling, redness, and pain. Other symptoms may include general irritability,... -
January 23, 2019By now in life, you know that you should have a flu shot every year to prepare for flu season. You may have even gotten the flu once or twice...an experience you never want to repeat. But do you really know about the flu? The flu season is headed toward... -
January 16, 2019Winter has begun, and with it, the cold and flu season has arrived! Flu is already running rampant in the Southeast. So how can you keep your smallest family member healthy? With germs all around, protecting your family from the cold and flu can seem like an impossible task. That’s... -
January 9, 2019You may have seen it in the news lately — a condition called “acute flaccid myelitis” or AFM. But what exactly is it, and should you worry? We know it can be hard to make heads or tails of health-related news items. That’s why we’re examining the facts to help... -
December 20, 2018Are you ready for another challenge you can take on with your entire family? Each challenge is a way to boost your health and strengthen your family. And this one is just for the brain! The holiday season is straight ahead, and it will be filled with all sorts of... -
December 12, 2018If your child has had food allergies for a while, you’re familiar with the challenges of keeping him or her away from potential exposure. But the holiday season can prove especially challenging. Between family gatherings and classroom parties, your child likely will come in contact with even more food than... -
November 20, 2018That may feel like a strange question. But it’s a very real one, particularly when you’re frequently around small kids. And with the holidays come even more opportunities to encounter little ones. For many women, their purse is their lifeline. In it, they throw all the things they might need... -
November 20, 2018Did you know that the average Thanksgiving meal contains more than 3,000 calories and 150 grams of fat? But no worries — you can still enjoy the flavors of Thanksgiving with trimmed down versions of your favorites! Whether you’re on a weight-loss journey or you never really pay attention to... -
November 15, 2018You’ve heard of physical therapy. Maybe you’ve even known someone who saw a physical therapist for a while. But have you ever thought about what it actually does? Well, the answer is pretty much what you might expect. Physical therapy helps people recover or gain physical abilities that have either...
