Avoiding Diabetes: Identifying and Treating Pre-Diabetes

Megan Rowe   |   11/29/2016   |   Podcasts, Prevention

About 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes, meaning they're at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Many of them don't realize it, according to Jennifer Kirby, MD, an endocrinologist and diabetes specialist. More »

The Great American Smokeout: Make a Plan to Quit Smoking

Megan Rowe   |   11/8/2016   |   Podcasts, Prevention

Quitting smoking can be really tough. The upcoming Great American Smokeout on November 17 is an opportunity to make a plan. More »

Treating Kids Who Have One Leg Shorter Than the Other

Megan Rowe   |   11/1/2016   |   Kids, Podcasts

Limb length discrepancy, a condition where kids have one leg shorter than the other, often starts out very subtly. But more dramatic differences, an inch or more, can cause a significant limp and throw off the body's dynamics. More »

Race Recovery & Preparation: Tips for Distance Runners

Megan Rowe   |   10/25/2016   |   Exercise, Podcasts, Prevention

You did it. You ran an entire marathon without dying, you crossed the finish line, and now you're done, right? Not so fast. More »

Halloween Safety Beyond Candy and Stranger Danger

Megan Rowe   |   10/18/2016   |   Kids, Podcasts

Razor blades in apples? Poisoned candy? Probably not going to happen. But you still need to think about costume and pedestrian safety, as well as when your kids are old enough to trick-or-treat on their own. More »

Screening Women with Dense Breasts for Breast Cancer

Megan Rowe   |   10/4/2016   |   Podcasts, Prevention

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the pink is upon us. Research proves that breast cancer screening saves lives, according to the National Cancer Institute. More »

Prostate Health & Prostate Cancer Screening

Megan Rowe   |   9/27/2016   |   Podcasts, Prevention

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, but that doesn't mean everyone should get screened. Learn why, and find out if you're at higher risk. More »

Preventing and Treating an ACL Tear in Athletes

Megan Rowe   |   9/20/2016   |   Podcasts, Prevention

The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is a key ligament for knee stability. Athletes with a torn ACL will be out for the rest of the season. More »

Vasectomy FAQs

Megan Rowe   |   9/13/2016   |   General Health, Podcasts, Treatments

Many couples who want permanent birth control may wonder if they should pursue a vasectomy for the man or tubal ligation for the woman. More »

Teen Pregnancy Prevention: How To Talk to Your Kids

Megan Rowe   |   9/6/2016   |   Kids, Podcasts

Birth rates for women ages 15-19 years are at a historic low, according to the CDC. But U.S. teen pregnancy rates are still higher than other western industrialized nations. More »