Healthy Living
Surviving a mass shooting: 4 life-saving tips
Jedidiah Ballard, DO, an osteopathic emergency physician and former Army Ranger battalion surgeon, offers advice for staying safe and helping others amid violent chaos.
Study finds ultrasound may aid in osteoporosis screening
In a study that could lead to the wide use of inexpensive ultrasound screenings for osteoporosis, researchers found data from… Read More ›
Perimenopause: A call to recognize ‘reverse puberty’ in women
Impact of perimenopause broadly ignored, yet hormonal shift is no less dramatic in middle age than adolescence.
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 ›