With the spring cleaning season upon us, The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper offers these tips to help you keep your home safe for children:

Around the House

• Spring CleaningMake sure small parts, plastic bags, small toys, balloons or any

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in the United States have surgery, most without complication. Patients with a history of heart problems, however, need special consideration before they undergo surgical procedures.

“Heart disease is the most common cause of …

Marriages and close relationships marked by conflict and negative exchanges can increase the risk of heart disease, according to a recent study.

Conducted by researchers at University College London and published in the October 8, 2007, issue of Archives of …

Researchers have found that some foods, particularly oatmeal, fatty fish, nuts and foods fortified with plant sterols or stanols, can help reduce total and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels. The FDA has reviewed the research on these foods and given them …

A lipid is a fat-like substance in the body that is greasy or oily. There are two types of lipids: cholesterol and triglycerides. They are measured by a simple blood test called a fasting lipid profile.

Cholesterol and triglycerides travel …

You are trim, fit and active. You eat right, don’t smoke and rarely “stress out.” You are told your blood pressure and your cholesterol are normal.

Still, if heart disease runs in your family, or if you’ve had any type …

As we’re waiting for the spring thaw, the dark days of winter can take their toll on our patience. Cold temperatures and the decrease in natural sunlight not only limit playtime options, but can also zap the energy and tolerance …

“Eat less by eating more; it’s the Holy Grail of dieting,” said registered dietitian Angela Shaw, D.T.R., coordinator of “The Healthy Weigh” weight management program offered at Cooper University Hospital locations throughout South Jersey.…

In February, Cooper University Hospital will formally introduce the new Cooper Digestive Health Institute, located at 501 Fellowship Road in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The Institute provides patients with the most advanced testing and treatment in a state-of-the-art outpatient facility.…

The National Cancer Institute offers the following information about cancer of the colon and rectum:

Risk Factors

Age over 50: Colorectal cancer is more likely to occur as people get older. More than 90 percent of people with this disease …