With the National Cancer Institute estimating nearly 135,000 new colon cancer cases diagnosed each year, it is surprising that recent figures show that only half of all Americans age 50 and above have had a screening colonoscopy.  The good …

It’s summertime and families are enjoying outdoor activities.  The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper is happy to provide tips for healthy fun in the sun.  If the activities get a little out of hand and your child does suffer an …

If heart disease runs in your family, or if you’ve had any type of heart or vascular problem in the past, you might want to look into more detailed cholesterol testing to better determine which treatments might be best for …

With cases now confirmed in New Jersey, many parents are concerned about how the Swine Flu (H1N1) will affect them and especially their children. Constant television reports with people wearing masks and scenes of emergency rooms can be scary scenes …

This is the story of three high-risk heart patients with three different cardiac conditions who were operated on the same day by three different surgeons. They were fortunate that their surgeries could be done with minimally invasive procedures instead of …

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) offers a new option for patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia. This surgical procedure is being done at Cooper University Hospital by our team in the Cooper Neurological Institute.

During DBS surgery, a thin …

Did you know that heart disease affects women and men at equal rates, but research shows that women may be more likely than men to die after a heart attack?  Here is important information to help you understand the symptoms …

If you’ve been diagnosed with a blood vessel disorder, for example an aneurysm, carotid artery disease, or poor circulation to your legs and feet, vascular surgeons at Cooper University Hospital offer minimally invasive surgical techniques designed to get you fixed, …

With the arrival of Spring come the thoughts of outdoor activities, leaving behind the cold, dark days of winter and having some fun in the sun.  Whether participating in structured sports like baseball, softball or soccer or just having fun …

Heart Disease. Heart Failure. Heart Attack. Cardiac Arrest. Exactly what do all these terms mean and how do they differ?

A Cooper cardiologist explains: “Heart disease is an umbrella term for a number of complex problems affecting the heart muscle, …