Participation in school athletics should start with a program for personal hygiene to help avoid staph infections and the more severe methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (known as MRSA) bacteria. Read More
People with chronic diarrhea, constipation or painful bloating may be suffering from celiac disease, a condition that affects millions of Americans. Read More
Among individuals who are 65 and older, the number of cosmetic procedures has soared – 115,709 in 1997; 684,768 in 2010. Read More
A backpack bulging with books and school supplies may signal a student aiming to make the honor roll, but doctors at UT Southwestern Medical Center are more concerned that it can lead to back strain and even nerve damage. Read More