“The term 'a slipped disc' is so often spoken of when severe back pain occurs that it may be best if we see why it is actually impossible for the disc to slip, while looking at the structure of the spine. This is why a quick fix may appear successful but rarely survives the test of time.”

“Twice a day, six-year-old Madison Mathias puts on a black electronic vest, climbs onto a comfy couch in her family room, and vibrates.
Madison has cystic fibrosis, and the vest is designed to break up the mucus deposits that can clog her lungs.”

“Keeping up with a complicated medication schedule can be a special challenge for busy teenagers who've received a new organ — but a little guidance can help.”

“When you think of heartburn, you probably think of greasy food, not cancer. You may not know that chronic heartburn is linked to esophageal cancer.”

“New research from Columbia University Medical Center has shown that the destruction of the gums can start in diabetic children as young as six years old. While the link between diabetes and periodontal disease was previously established, it was believed that the regression of gums began much later and increased with age.”