For the one in six Americans with allergic rhinitis, it is more than just a prolonged cold; it is a chronic disease that needs proper medical management. Allergic rhinitis occurs when an individual inhales something they are allergic to, …
Breaking the Silence on Colorectal Cancer
Steven J. McClane, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Head, Division of Colorectal Surgery
Cooper University Health Care
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The good news is that in the last decade there has been unprecedented progress in reducing colorectal cancer incidence …
The Flu Season Is Here
By Dyanne P. Westerberg, DO, FAAFP
In late December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared the beginning of flu season, and in recent weeks the flu has become widespread in New Jersey and the surrounding area. This …
Veins, Veins Go Away: Get Your Legs Ready for Spring Starting Now
By Joseph V. Lombardi, MD, FACS
Chief, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Program Director, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Director, Cooper Aortic Center
Nearly 40 million Americans have varicose veins, the blue, bulging, gnarled veins in the legs that show through …
Even Normal Moles Can Increase Skin Cancer Risk
Naomi Lawrence, MD
Head, Division of Dermatology
Cooper University Health Care
Moles, or nevi, are clusters of melanocytes, a type of skin cell containing the pigment that gives our skin color. Having moles on your body — even those found …
Understanding New Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines
Are you a smoker or former smoker and worried about your risk of lung cancer?
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S., and cigarette smoking is the single biggest risk factor.
If you or …
Eat What You Like This Holiday
By Josephine Raum, MS, RD, Bariatric Dietitian
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center
When the holidays roll around, the term “survival” tends to be used for people trying to actively lose weight. However, holidays are a time to celebrate, and, …
Understanding the Influenza Virus
Daniel J. Hyman, DO
Head, Division of General Internal Medicine
Cooper University Health Care
As the weather turns colder, it’s that time of year to start thinking about influenza (flu) prevention. While people often associate everything from gastrointestinal illness to …
Screening Options for Colon Cancer
Steven R. Peiken, MD, FACG, AGAF
Division Head of Gastroenterology and Liver Disease
Cooper University Health Care
Despite great strides in the early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 50,000 will …