Archive:

September 2015

Patient Story

Holding his heart in his hands

'It's just amazing what they can do nowadays,' Nicholas Borgman mused while gazing at a 3-D version of the organ.

New medication lowers ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol

A heart doctor who knows says the sky may be the limit for these pills as they hold fewer side effects for patients.

Patient Story

Football coach seeks heart transplant

'I had to walk away,' Mike Gruszka says. 'How can I ask them to give 100 percent when I can’t?'

More Americans getting knees replaced

The procedure rate nearly doubled from 2000 to 2010, with younger Baby Boomers increasingly seeking better mobility as they age.

Patient Story

‘It was not a choice’

Adopting children with a rare blood disorder brings two families together with a noble purpose.

The golden decade

Folks in their 50s benefit from low-dose aspirin.

Warning: That cute tricycle is hazardous

Keep your little one out of the emergency room by knowing when the time is right for a three-wheeler.

Patient Story

Hospital gets a hug

Hundreds gather to share their appreciation and join in the fight against childhood cancer.

Get your D to stay mentally sharp

Adults with low levels of this crucial vitamin are more likely to have dementia, poor memory and thinking skills.

Walking or running: Does size matter?

Get off the couch and lace up your tennis shoes because you don't need to be a 'skinny-Minnie' to run.

Can more outside time help kids’ eyesight?

Recent study indicates nearsightedness is less common in students assigned an extra 40 minutes outdoors.

Patient Story

El ejercicio y la alimentación saludable = sentirse bien

La comunidad Latina local desafía las posibilidades contra las enfermedades del corazón y la diabetes con la ayudad de Programa Puente.