Archive:

April 2015

A volunteer thank you

From the Specialist Clinic employees.

Colon confidential

The ‘secret’ to preventing colon cancer, revealed.

Not all calories are created equal

Study evaluates the healthy and not-so-healthy foods that keep the pounds off as you age. You might be surprised.

Let’s get crackin’

Scientists burst the bubble surrounding what causes knuckles to crack. But does pulling your finger do any harm?

Cost of specialty medication soars

No drugs available for multiple sclerosis patients for less than $50,000 a year in United States. Why the pricetag?

Why silence is golden

Twenty percent of us suffer from this hearing disorder, and new research shows exactly why it's so hard to stop the sound.

Bad news for those who smell ‘appetizing’

DNA-linked body odor may determine whether you're mosquito bait.

When heart rhythms go haywire

Electrophysiologists are there to diagnose and manage your ticker's electrical problems.

Migraines take big toll on families

Survey finds that debilitating headaches' pain extends far beyond the sufferer.

Attacking Alzheimer’s

One family's journey with dementia illustrates how research breakthroughs, partnerships may clear path for better understanding, treatment of this elusive and incurable disease.

Baby swings, car seats not safe for sleeping

Study: To keep baby healthy and well, naptime should be in a crib.

Year-round athletics get a timeout

Playing the same sport throughout the year can lead to ‘overuse’ injuries.