Healthy Living
1 in 6 suffer from food poisoning each summer
Like sunburn and bug bites, food poisoning is a common warm-weather malady that can cause painful consequences, including vomiting, diarrhea or even death in rare cases. Understanding the risks can help prevent foodborne illness from showing up at your summer cookout.
45% of American adults doubt vaccine safety, according to survey
A recent online survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American… Read More ›
Treating chronic pain the osteopathic way
Chronic pain affects millions of Americans each year. Managing chronic pain without the use of opioids and other painkillers is… Read More ›
Poll: Women 35+ would have attempted pregnancy sooner with better grasp of age-related infertility
Americans appear overly optimistic about their fertility based on results of a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association.
Earlier osteoporosis screening recommended—especially for men
Osteoporosis is typically associated with older, post-menopausal women. However, new research suggests the disease process begins much earlier and is… Read More ›
Too much screen time? Sit up straight to avoid painful tech neck
A modern affliction known as tech neck has physicians prescribing the selfie position to patients who regularly check their devices.… Read More ›
Diet quiz: Which diet suits you best?
Finding a diet plan that suits your nutrition goals and lifestyle choices can be daunting. If you’re confused about which… Read More ›
Fecal transplants promising treatment for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Clostridiodes difficile (C. diff) is the most common health care-acquired infection in the U.S. It affects nearly half a million… Read More ›
A heart transplant survivor, ER doctor champions awareness
Alin Gragossian, DO, nearly died last December at the age of 30. An osteopathic physician in an emergency medicine residency… Read More ›
Gen X, older millennials are drinking too much
Osteopathic physicians who specialize in addiction medicine find adults in their mid-30s to 40s are drinking too much alcohol, too often.