In a study of weekend behavior, people on diet or exercise routines consistently stopped losing weight — or worse, gained it – over the weekends.

Published in the August issue of the research journal Obesity, the study showed that people …

With school back in session and family life returning to stricter schedules and required routines, parents can sometimes face unwanted behaviors and opposition from their children.

“While every child is different, most children need to be given consistent, clear rules …

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the United States, with nearly 27 million people affected by it. In fact, osteoarthritis of the knee and hips is the leading cause of arthritis-related disability in the nation. The disease …

Osteoarthritis of the knee – the most common cause of knee pain – is a “wear-and-tear” condition that usually does not get better, notes orthopedic surgeon Dino Nicol E. DeJesus, D.O., who specializes in joint replacement at Cooper’s Bone …

Asthma and allergies are the most common chronic childhood diseases.  Asthma affects nearly 5 million American children, while allergies affect about 50 million.  Many children with asthma miss out on school, sports, and other childhood activities.  It is important for …

Cooper University Hospital has been recognized for implementing technological systems that enhance patient safety and satisfaction, increase medication accuracy and improve communication on medication administration.

Awarded by the Hospitals & Health Networks’ 2008 Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study, …

You probably eat out a lot — most Americans do. People are looking for fast, easy and good-tasting foods to fit a busy lifestyle. Whether it’s carry-out, food court, office cafeteria or sit-down restaurant, there are smart choices everywhere.

Here …

The foot and ankle contain 26 bones (One-quarter of the bones in the human body are in the feet.); 33 joints; more than 100 muscles, tendons (fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones) and ligaments (fibrous tissues that connect bones …

Bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, forefoot pain, nerve trauma, blisters and bursitis are some of the common terms used to describe painful foot conditions. Ill-fitting shoes that fail to provide the correct environment for proper foot functioning can make shoe shopping …

Of the estimated 70 million Americans affected by chronic pain, many fail to talk about it with their primary care doctors or medical specialists. Some people are silent because they’re unaware of available treatment options that might help them. Others …