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Ankle fractures are a very common injury, usually the result of a sports snag that involves twisting or falling — often on a soccer or football field, or increasingly a pickleball court, or in the…

September is both National Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, creating a critical opportunity for all of us to address the intersection of these two public health challenges. For…

As of March 2024, over-the-counter birth control pills have been available without a prescription, offering an additional way for individuals to manage their reproductive health. It’s a first in the U…

At some point in life, almost everyone experiences the feeling of their heart skipping a beat. Heart palpitations are common, and can feel like fluttering, pounding or like your heart is beating…

Milk choices used to be basic: Whole, low-fat or skim. Now milk goes way beyond cows. How do you choose which milk to drink, and what would a nutrition expert recommend? Soy, cow, almond, coconut or…

People don’t usually think about their heart health until they have chest pain or related symptoms. Unfortunately, heart disease is often silent until it strikes with serious consequences. “The good…

Pictured above from left to right: Elle Brandt, PhD, and Jubao Duan, PhD As a young doctoral student in Beijing, Jubao Duan, PhD, loved playing tennis with his mentor’s son. He was a sweet kid — smart…

Guidelines around prostate cancer screening can often generate more questions than answers, as there have been cultural shifts over the years around concerns of over-screening and potential negatives…

We reach maximum bone density between the ages of 20 and 30, and the risks of developing low bone mineral density or osteoporosis climb as we age. Women are far more likely than men to develop…

The understanding of concussions is consistently evolving and improving. With increased media attention on concussions in sports, there's a growing awareness in treatment approaches and…

A concussion can be a confusing and scary experience. With proper medical attention, most recover quickly, but around 20% of patients need extra support to fully heal. Knowing when to seek follow-up…