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 …
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 …
Shortness of breath – the feeling of being unable to get enough air, or that it takes more effort than usual to breathe – can be a symptom of many different conditions. While most of us think it’s a lung …
Although spring may seem a world away, it’s really not too early to begin thinking about getting your legs in shape if you have varicose veins or spider veins. Fall and winter are actually the best times to schedule a …
“Acne” is a problem I often encounter in my office. It is the most common skin condition in the United States! The medical term is “acne vulgaris,” which actually means common acne.
Most people suffer from …
By Elliot B. Bodofsky MD, Chairman and Chief,
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Spasticity is a muscle control disorder that is characterized by tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles. Chronic muscle spasticity is …
“Leaves of three – let it be.” Many have heard this rhyme. It refers to the infectious plants – poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac. This is the time of year that health care providers see many people with …
By Josephine Raum, MS, RD, Bariatric Dietitian
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center
Its vacation time, and most of us are looking forward to a trip that will allow us to relax and “get away from it all.” However, many …
Sunshine! Water Ice! Picnics! A jammed Highway 42 and THE SHORE! It’s that time of year again, but with all the sunshine and warmth headed our way, it is important to remember that unprotected fun in the sun means damage …
May is Better Hearing Month. In recognition of this month, think about the amount of noise you are exposed to. Stop what you’re doing and listen. Chances are you didn’t even realize that amount of noise going on around you.…