The Importance of EpiPens
Emily, my 11 year- old sister, has a severe peanut and tree nut allergy. Some children grow out of their allergy, but in...
Are Athletes More Likely to Avoid Breast Cancer?
Martha B., a mother living in St. Louis County, left her doctor’s office in March of 2004 and tried to digest this news:...
Watch Your Heart!
“My surroundings were jumbled and I smelled something strange,” recalls my brother, a high school freshmen, just before he collapsed. He awoke to...
Breakfast of Champions
How many times have you heard someone say breakfast is the most important meal? Haley stated that she eats frosted flakes cereal every...
Living with a Diabetic Dad
My Dad was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes when he was only 39 years old. “At first I was in disbelief and that...
Cell Phones May Increase Risk for Brain Cancer
Have you ever wondered whether it is a healthy idea to hold your cell phone, a device that emits electromagnetic radiation, so close...
Serious Risks with Indoor Tanning
Corrine, a high school student, talks to her friends about going tanning at a local tanning salon after school. She uses the tanning...
A Simple Solution to a Sunny Situation
For many years, the sun’s damaging effects on the skin have been common knowledge. But much more recently, scientists have linked sun damage...
Love May Actually Heal All
Feeling stressed? Feeling awkward in social situations? Try falling in love. Scientists are finding that chemicals released in the body when someone falls...