Healthy Living
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.
Survey: 38% of parents say their children experience anxiety
Nearly two in five parents say their child suffers from anxiety, according to a new survey commissioned by the American Osteopathic Association and conducted online by The Harris Poll.
The keto diet: 5 fast facts you should know
The ketogenic diet has been used to treat epilepsy and may improve insulin sensitivity, but it has its downsides, too.
Talking to your doctor: One physician’s advice
Communicating with your physician is an important part of your medical care. Doctors and patients who work as a team are more likely to achieve better health outcomes.
Kids experience concussion symptoms 3 times longer than adults
Significant changes in the treatment of concussion—including a major shift to promoting active recovery—have emerged in recent years, says Hallie Zwibel, DO.
An osteopathic physician helps ensure astronauts stay healthy in space
NASA Flight Surgeon Richard Scheuring, DO, will head to Antarctica in early October for six weeks to support the National Science Foundation (NSF) and its research teams who will be working there.
Study suggests how to reduce binge drinking in college students
Getting college students to drink responsibly depends heavily on convincing them of near-term benefits, like improved health, relationships and grades.… Read More ›
Cigarette use a major health risk to military service members
Do you know someone in the military who smokes? Chances are you do. Military service members smoke 60 percent above… Read More ›