For many of us, the holiday season begins with a deadline-driven “to do” list that includes more chores, tasks, social obligations and financial outlay than we normally face in our already busy lives. The added pressures can leave us feeling …

The H1N1 influenza (also known as Swine Flu) is still affecting many people, especially children, in our region. The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper urges parents to get your child the H1N1 vaccine.  Our physicians hope that this information prepared …

Said to be one of the oldest medical conditions known to humankind, epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, recurrent seizures. The seizures are the result of randomly occurring, usually brief, abnormal electrical surges from a group of nerve …

With the Thanksgiving holiday ushering in a season of festivities and feasting, watching your weight can become more of a challenge. Controlling your intake of fat, sugar and calories becomes harder still when the season’s traditions call for home-baked goodies, …

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, tummy tucks and liposuction were among the top five cosmetic surgery procedures sought by patients in 2008. With more than 365,000 Americans opting for these procedures, statistics show that men and women …

More than 30 million American men suffer from various degrees of sexual dysfunction. The most common problems are difficulty achieving or maintaining erection, premature ejaculation, and aging-associated emotional, physical and hormonal changes.

While some of these problems become more prevalent …

There’s nothing quite like eating a good meal. Unless, of course, that meal also includes a side of heartburn. Antacids can help for many people, but the underlying problem is still there because heartburn is a sure sign that something …

Flu activity is now widespread in 46 states. A flu vaccine is the single best way to protect against influenza illness. This season, there are two vaccines – one for the seasonal flu and one to protect against the H1N1 …

The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper and the American Academy of Pediatrics wishes you and your family a hauntingly happy Halloween, and we encourage children of all ages to be careful when taking to the trick-or-treat trail.

Here are a …

Before you dip into that stash of Halloween candy hanging around the house or office, consider this: one “fun size” Baby Ruth bar contains 130 calories and seven grams of fat!

With Halloween just a few days away, even the …