Healthy Living
More kids have sleep disorders than you might think
Sleep problems don’t just happen to adults.
In fact, children are grossly underdiagnosed for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), which includes obstructive sleep… Read More ›
Physicians want college eSports players to be treated like athletes
With more than 80 U.S. colleges offering varsity eSports—or competitive video gaming—teams, osteopathic physicians say collegiate players should be treated… Read More ›
Lifestyle interventions effective in treating polycystic ovary syndrome
Yoga, cardio and resistance exercise, and losing weight are three lifestyle modifications that researchers found can help patients with polycystic… Read More ›
Intermittent fasting: Can we fast our way to better health?
Diet trends come and go, but the newest dietary craze—intermittent fasting—can actually trace its roots to the days of the… Read More ›
Poll: Americans may be taking unnecessary vitamins, supplements
More than 4 in 5 American adults (86 percent) take vitamins or supplements, according to a recent online survey conducted… Read More ›
A hearing test may help identify autism in young children
A noninvasive hearing test may assist with early detection and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders, according to research published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
You’re never too young to build healthy bones
Most young people don’t pay as much attention to bone health as it deserves, thinking it’s only an issue for… Read More ›
How to find out if your doctor gets paid by pharma
Understanding how much money a physician has received from pharmaceutical companies is important, especially for patients who might wonder if a prescribed medication is truly necessary.
If you think you’re allergic to penicillin, think again
In the U.S., penicillin allergy is the most commonly reported drug allergy with 10 percent of the population reporting an allergic reaction. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that fewer than 1 percent of the population are truly allergic.
Physicians call for policies to disarm older patients with dementia
Gun-owning baby boomers pose a looming crisis, according to an article in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.